Queens, NY – Car Crash Ends in Injuries at Astoria Blvd & 82nd St
Queens, NY (March 22, 2024) – At least one person was hurt following a car accident in Queens on Friday, March 22. Early that morning at around 6:14 a.m., the accident was reported at the crossing of Astoria Boulevard and 82nd Street. Two vehicles were involved in the crash.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. A man at the scene was reportedly bleeding from the face. The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been determined. The injured parties were later transported to local hospitals for additional treatment. The area was temporarily closed until emergency crews were able to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation. More updates will be provided as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Collisions in New York
Serious auto accidents in New York can be caused by a number of circumstances. Unfortunately, speeding is a frequent and deadly habit on the city’s roads. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released data showing that in the past year, there were 4,526 recorded crashes in the Big Apple that were caused by speeding drivers, accounting for around 4 percent of all collisions reported that year. In the last 20 years, almost one-third of road fatalities in the United States have been attributed to speeding, which also significantly raises the risk of a potentially fatal auto accident. Your entire life can be changed in a matter of seconds after a serious crash, and it is key that you are ready to take action on your case to pursue maximum recovery.
A trained Queens car crash lawyer will be ready to get to work on your full recovery. You do not want to hesitate to get started on your case. The trained legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is here to help when you need it most. We will not stop until you are able to get the best possible outcome for your claim. Call us today at (516) 774-3635 to get started on your case.
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