Author Archives: Mark Goldsmith
Passenger Critically Injured in DWI Accident on Long Island
A drunk driving accident in Centereach, Long Island, reportedly caused serious injuries to a man, leaving him in critical condition at a local hospital. According to police reports, the allegedly intoxicated driver was a 21-year-old woman who ran her Prius into a tree in the early morning hours of December 18. She also suffered injuries… Read More »
Drivers Reminded to Drive Safely During Winter Weather Conditions
It has already been a brutal winter in terms of snow and cold in many places across the United States, including here in Long Island. In fact, the snowy and icy conditions led to a pileup of at least 29 vehicles in Sayville Thursday, December 15. It was an incident that highlighted the need for… Read More »
Long Island Rail Road Train Derails, 29 People Hospitalized
An accident involving a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) work train and a passenger train Saturday, October 8 resulted in 29 people being sent to nearby hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries, including concussions and broken bones. Fortunately, none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Another 50 to 100 passengers… Read More »
Recently Released Video Sheds New Light on Fatal Bus Accident
A newly released video provides a new look at an August accident involving two NJ Transit buses. The accident resulted in the death of a bus driver and a grandmother who was a passenger at the time. The surveillance tape clearly depicts a Route 59 NJ Transit bus traveling at a high rate of speed… Read More »
5 New York City Pedestrians Killed in Single Week
Over the past two years, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” plan has been lauded for its commitment to reducing the number of pedestrian deaths in the city. Its execution, however, remains suspect. In one recent week, from Tuesday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 11, five pedestrians were killed in accidents involving automobiles…. Read More »
First Lawsuit Filed in Wake of Hoboken Train Crash
A NJ Transit train crash in Hoboken September 29 made national news after one person was killed and more than 100 people injured. Now, several weeks later, the first lawsuit has been filed against NJ transit, with “scores more” expected to follow. The first plaintiff is a 66-year-old man from Tenafly, New Jersey. He reportedly… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed in Accident at Brooklyn Worksite
A construction worker died in an accident at a worksite in downtown Brooklyn Monday, October 10. According to local authorities, the man was working at the site when a piece of machinery snapped and collapsed onto his head. The accident occurred at 61 Bond Street, between Schermerhorn and State streets. At the time, the worker… Read More »
Gov. Cuomo Cites “Miracle” After Tappan Zee Bridge Crane Collapse Causes Only Minor Injuries
“Nothing short of a miracle” was the way Governor Andrew Cuomo summed up the events of July 19, after one of 28 construction cranes working on the new Tappan Zee Bridge toppled onto the old bridge directly across six lanes of high-speed vehicle traffic. Whether it was divine intervention or sheer luck, the collapse occurred… Read More »
Tesla Says Fault for Fatal Crash Lies with Brakes, Not Autopilot
Speaking to the Senate Commerce Committee, a representative of Tesla Motors said that the breakdown in its crash-prevention program, which led to a crash in Florida that killed 40-year-old Joshua Brown, was not the fault of its Autopilot technology but rather a problem with its automatic braking system. Reporting for the New York Times, July… Read More »
Texas Hot Air Balloon Tragedy May Lead to Increased Safety Regulations
The fiery crash of a hot air balloon in central Texas that killed all 16 people on board may spur the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adopt greater safety standards. The Wall Street Journal reports that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) considers the crash a “major event” due to the loss of life and… Read More »