Queens, NY – Car Accident Causes Injuries at 41st Ave & 24th St
Queens, NY (March 16, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Queens area on Saturday, March 16, required support from local paramedics. The collision was reported early that morning at around 9:27 a.m. at the corner of 41st Avenue and 24th Street. At least one person involved in the accident suffered injuries.
Emergency responders were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further treatment. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Local authorities advised local motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays while paramedics were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in New York
Driving while distracted is a reckless behavior that can easily cause a life-changing car crash. Inattentive motorists contribute to a significant number of deadly crashes each year across the United States. More than 3,000 people are killed annually by distracted motorists nationwide, with more than 700,000 suffering serious injuries. New York drivers have a bad reputation for engaging in distracted behaviors behind the wheel. Nearly 12 percent of fatal collisions in the state from 2017 to 2021 involved driver distraction, contributing to 563 out of 4,785 deadly collisions during that time. According to findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 80 percent of reported collisions involve distracted driving. You need to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained attorney after a serious car crash.
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