Queens, NY – Forest Park Dr & Jackie Robinson Pkwy Injury Crash
Queens, NY (June 30, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Queens area on Sunday, June 30, required support from local paramedics. The incident occurred early that morning, around 6:47 a.m., at the corner of Forest Park Drive and Jackie Robinson Parkway S. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and the injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel.
The vehicles involved sustained significant damage in the impact, and the area was temporarily closed as emergency units were present. The injured parties were provided aid before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is currently being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as it progresses.
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
You have to keep your eyes on the road when you drive. However, because smartphones and other mobile devices are so widely used in the United States, this seemingly easy task has gotten more difficult in today’s society. Roads in New York are filled with inattentive drivers, and the state’s residents are notorious for their careless driving. The state has the fifth worst rate of distracted driving accidents in the country. A startling 563 out of 4,785 road fatalities in the state between 2017 and 2021—or roughly 13 percent of all traffic fatalities—were linked to distracted driving. Drivers who neglect to look out for others on the road should be held responsible in the event of a serious auto accident. Usually, you can only accomplish this by closely collaborating with an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer. The legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson LLP is ready to get to work on your case today. Give us a call at (516) 774-3635.
