Queens, NY – Woman Killed on Scooter at Blossom Ave & College Point Blvd
Queens, NY (March 8, 2024) – A woman was killed after being fatally hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in the Queens area on Wednesday, March 6. The deadly accident was reported at the corner of Blossom Avenue and College Point Boulevard that morning at around 10 a.m. Local reports revealed that the victim was traveling on a scooter when she was hit from behind by the vehicle.
The driver was attempting to make a left turn at the time of the incident. The rider, later identified as 63-year-old Mei Ying Lan, was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Scooter Accidents in New York
Electric scooters have rocketed in popularity in recent years, and they are common sights in large cities like New York. It would make sense that the injuries resulting from these vehicles would also be on the rise. In fact, the number of injuries in scooter-related accidents has increased by an astounding 222 percent since 2014. Falls are involved in 80 percent of these injuries, and 26 percent of the related injuries are severe in nature. A fatal scooter accident can be extremely difficult to handle, and family members need to consult a trained personal injury lawyer in order to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Your very way of life can be changed in an instant due to a deadly crash. A trained Queens wrongful death lawyer will be able to help you protect your legal rights and pursue justice on your behalf. The team of attorneys at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to get to work on your claim to make sure it is as strong as possible. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at (516) 774-3635.
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