Injured in a Hit and Run? Here’s What to Do
Hit and run accidents can be devastating, whether you’re the driver, a pedestrian, a cyclist or someone otherwise using the road. Because the driver leaves the scene of the accident, it can be harder to track them down and file a claim against them. If you’re injured in a hit and run accident, this brief… Read More »
10 People Injured When Police Car Jumps a Curb
Ten individuals, ranging in age from 2 to 65, were injured recently when a New York Police Department vehicle jumped a curb after colliding with another vehicle in the Bronx. Among the injured parties were six pedestrians. Read on to learn what to do if you’ve been hit by a car as a pedestrian. Where… Read More »
Man Killed in Nassau County Pedestrian Accident
An 81 year old man recently died in a pedestrian accident on Jerusalem Avenue in Hicksville. The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. According to Nassau County Police, the man was attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane when he was hit by a 2005 Honda Civic traveling north, being… Read More »
Man Injured in Hit-and-Run Outside Long Island Bar
A man sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident outside a Long Island bar at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. The 48-year-old male victim was standing outside in the parking lot of Jack McCarthy’s Pub in Centereach on Middle Country Road when he was struck by a vehicle driving in the lot. People… Read More »
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Suffolk County Accident
A pedestrian sustained critical injuries on the evening of Sunday, March 29 after being hit by a vehicle. According to Suffolk County police, the accident occurred on the westbound section of the Sunrise Highway in Copiague, where the highway intersects with Decker Street. The 50-year-old man was hit in the roadway by a 2015 Nissan… Read More »
Man Charged After Injuring Two Pedestrians in Long Island Accident
A 25-year-old man from Long Island was charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident he caused that resulted in injuries to two pedestrians, one of whom was left in critical condition. Suffolk County police investigated the crash for weeks after it happened in Bay Shore on Monday, February 3, ultimately finding and arresting… Read More »
Texting While Crossing the Street Could Soon Be Penalized in NYC
In a move that has garnered national attention, city councilors in New York City have announced they are considering a bill that could fine pedestrians up to $250 for reckless behavior if they are caught texting while crossing the street. The minimum fine would be $25. The proposal came after it was announced that pedestrian… Read More »
Elderly Oceanside Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident
Police are investigating a recent fatal pedestrian accident that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in Oceanside. According to detectives investigating the case, an 85-year-old man was attempting to cross Oceanside Road at the intersection with Davidson Avenue when a 2011 Jeep Liberty struck him. The man suffered severe trauma injuries and was… Read More »
Study Pinpoints Most Dangerous Roads on Long Island for Cyclists, Pedestrians
Vision Long Island, a group that aims to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents on Long Island over time until it reaches zero, recently put out a new list identifying the most dangerous streets for bicyclists and pedestrians. The list breaks down roads in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with Merrick Avenue in… Read More »
Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Long Island
A man from Long Island has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. According to Suffolk County police, a 25-year-old man was attempting to cross Sunrise Highway in North Patchogue in the early hours of Saturday, January 27 when he was struck by… Read More »