Brooklyn, NY – Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Tilden & Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY (March 9, 2024) – On Thursday, March 7, a woman was killed after a pedestrian accident in the Brooklyn area. The fatal crash occurred at the corner of Tilden Avenue and Bedford Avenue near King’s Theatre early that morning at around 6 a.m. Local reports indicated that the victim was traveling on foot in a marked crosswalk when they were hit by a 2014 Kenworth dump truck.
The truck was heading southbound when the driver hit the woman. The driver had a red light and was reportedly making an illegal right turn as the victim crossed the street.
The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased party was later identified as 58-year-old Maria Piovanetti. The at-fault driver initially fled the scene. No further information on the fatal accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Trucking Accidents in New York
A large truck can be completely devastating in the event of a crash, and when one hits a pedestrian, the resulting injuries can easily be fatal. Nearly 22 percent of fatal trucking accidents in a recent year involved pedestrians and cyclists across the United States, as well as 16 percent of injury trucking accidents. A total of 4,714 people were killed in large truck accidents nationwide in 2021, a nearly 17 percent increase from the year before. Losing someone you care about in a deadly crash is never easy, and you need someone on your side who is ready to get to work on your case in order to achieve a full recovery.
A trained Brooklyn semi-truck lawyer will be able to help you pursue a wrongful death claim following a deadly crash. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to help you at each stage of your recovery to make sure your legal rights are protected. Contact us today at (516) 774-3635.
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