Staten Island, NY – Passenger Killed in Crash on Goethals Rd
Staten Island, NY (March 13, 2024) – On Monday, March 11, there were fatal injuries reported following a car crash in Staten Island. The deadly accident was reported on Goethals Road near Jules Drive that night at around 10 p.m. A passenger reportedly suffered fatal injuries after the black BMW sedan they were traveling in was involved in an accident.
The driver of the BMW reportedly lost control and crashed into a utility pole and fire hydrant. The driver fled on foot and has not been tracked down, as of recent reports. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.
When officials arrived, they found 26-year-old Usman Chugahtai of Staten Island severely injured. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, a 23-year-old man, was transported to Richmond University Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
New York Fatal Hit-&-Run Crashes
Few types of crashes are as devastating as hit-and-runs. These types of accidents involve a driver who flees the scene. This often means that the injured parties are unable to get the treatment they need to achieve a full recovery. Sadly, these accidents often end in fatal injuries. An estimated 2 percent of licensed drivers in the United States have been involved in a hit-and-run. These crashes contribute to nearly 7 percent of roadway fatalities reported annually across the country. The majority of these accidents involve pedestrians, but passenger vehicle occupants aren’t completely safe. If you recently lost someone in a deadly crash, contact a trained lawyer to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Deadly car crashes are never easy, and you can feel that your life will never be the same. Only a trained Staten Island wrongful death lawyer at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP will be ready to get you the compensation you are owed during this difficult time. Call us today at (516) 774-3635.
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