Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Man Charged in Long Island Hit-and-Run Crash
Police officers have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident in Long Island Wednesday, November 30. The 77-year-old man from Grant Neck reportedly caused an accident that resulted in a serious injury to the victim, and then fled. He returned an hour later, at which point officers placed him under arrest. According… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Elderly Driver Kills Man After Accidentally Putting Car in Reverse
An 85-year-old man was killed this May on Manhattan’s Upper East Side when an elderly driver accidentally put his vehicle into reverse. The driver backed into the man as he was standing in front of a moving truck parked on the side of the road. The victim was pinned between the car and the truck… Read More »
Queens Man Killed in Late-Night Hit-and-Run Accident
A 43-year-old pedestrian was killed in Queens this May after being run over by at least one vehicle. The incident took place in South Ozone Park, at the intersection of 115th Avenue and 131st Street. The man suffered fatal injuries to his head and body in the late-night episode. While investigators were initially unsure about… Read More »
Pokémon GO Takes Distracted Driving Accidents to New, Absurd Level
Over the last decade, smartphone usage has caused a rise in distracted driver accidents nationwide, especially among teen drivers. Now, the new game app Pokémon GO is causing a dangerous spike in tragic — and entirely preventable — accidents. In Auburn, New York, a 28-year-old male driver was playing the game when he veered off… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Accident Creates Wild and Dangerous Scene in NYC
An accident that resembled a scene out of a movie became a dangerous reality recently when a chain-reaction wreck involving a taxi and a food cart injured four people in New York City. The incident began when a black Honda sedan slammed into the back of a yellow cab that had stopped to pick up… Read More »
Technology Proposed by Google Could Save Pedestrians’ Lives
A new technology may signal a transition by auto manufacturers into a focus on protecting pedestrians. Although the technology comes from Google as part of their quest to fill the world with self-driving cars, the patent is for a substance that acts like human flypaper — and when applied to a car’s exterior may save… Read More »
Always Get Medical Attention Immediately After an Accident
After any type of car, motorcycle or vehicle accident, it is important to go to a hospital or see a doctor right away, even if you don’t think you’ve been injured. There are two main reasons why doing so is crucial. First, a doctor may notice serious problems even if you do not feel any… Read More »