Miller Place, NY – Injury Crash with Ambulance at Rte 25A & Parkside Ave
Miller Place, NY (June 23, 2024) – On Saturday, June 22, there were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Miller Place area. The accident was reported at the intersection of Parkside Avenue and Route 25A late that evening, around 6:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 41-year-old man was attempting to turn onto Parkside from Route 25A when he collided with an ambulance.
The driver, later identified as Matthew Golf, was hurt and transported to a local hospital by ambulance for the treatment of serious injuries. Two medical professionals riding in the ambulance were also hurt and transferred to a nearby facility for treatment. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Ambulance Crashes in New York
In the United States, accidents involving emergency vehicles—such as police cars, fire engines, and ambulances—represent a serious issue. A fresh study estimates that emergency responders’ car fatality rates can exceed the national norm by up to 4.8 times. Firetruck accidents rank as the second most common cause of fatalities for firefighters while they are performing their duties, according to data from the NHTSA and the United States Fire Administration (USFA). An estimated 6,500 ambulance-related collisions occur annually on American roads. In 35 percent of the cases, at least one occupant of the affected car was injured or killed. Three distinct injuries are sustained in an accident on average. An estimated 33 people die annually in nearly 29 fatal ambulance collisions every year.
If you, or someone close to you, is hurt in an ambulance accident, you need to pursue a personal injury claim with the help of a Miller Place personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to help. Call us today at (516) 774-3635.
