Brooklyn, NY – Several Hurt in Medical Episode Crash at 18th Ave & 76th St
Brooklyn, NY (April 11, 2024) – On Wednesday, April 10, there were multiple injuries reported after a crash in the Brooklyn area. The collision was reported at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 76th Street late that evening around 7:15 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties.
It was later revealed that an 89-year-old driver experienced a medical episode. This caused the motorist to hit a person riding an electric scooter, a 20-year-old in another car, and also a pedestrian. It was reported that a total of four people were hospitalized. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Crashes in New York
Everyone on the road has a right to travel safely. Unfortunately, when walking close to the road, there is a far larger risk of potentially catastrophic injuries for pedestrians. Data indicate that pedestrians account for a sizable fraction of traffic fatalities in New York. There are more than 300 pedestrian deaths, over 15,000 injuries, and more than 3,000 hospital admissions in the state per year. Because they are unable to withstand the power of an automobile collision, pedestrians are more likely to sustain severe or permanent injuries that could severely limit their quality of life. In the event of a serious pedestrian accident, you must be able to defend your legal rights, which calls for working with an experienced personal injury attorney.
You have rights as a pedestrian if you are injured in a car crash. If you have questions about your ability to pursue financial recovery, you should contact a trained Brooklyn pedestrian crash lawyer at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP as soon as possible at (516) 774-3635.
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