Queens, NY – Injuries in Crash at Hook Creek Blvd & Conduit Ave
Queens, NY (May 4, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in the Queens area on Saturday, May 4. The crash was first reported early that morning around 10:03 a.m. at the intersection of Hook Creek Boulevard and S. Conduit Avenue. Local reports revealed that three vehicles were involved in the crash.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to reopen the area to outside traffic. 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.
High-Speed Collisions in New York
Speed has a major impact on overall traffic safety. It frequently determines both the force of an impact and the seriousness of any potential injuries. In New York, driving recklessly is extremely common. Nearly 53.8 percent of deadly crashes in the city in a recent year involved someone traveling in a car, and approximately 29 percent were caused by speeding. The potentially dangerous habit of speeding causes thousands of deaths annually in the United States. It should come as no surprise that over one-third of all traffic fatalities reported in the nation during the last 20 years have been associated with high-speed collisions. If you or a loved one is wrongfully hurt in a car accident, you may be able to pursue compensation with the help of a seasoned attorney.
You will likely have a lot of questions after being seriously hurt in a car accident. It is important that you are ready to get the work to get the most out of your case. A skilled Queens car accident lawyer at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP can help during this difficult time. Contact our offices today at (516) 774-3635.
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