Man Dies in East Village, Manhattan Car Crash Near East Houston
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (July 14, 2022) – A man has died tragically after being involved in a car crash in the East Village near East Houston.
New York City police say the crash happened near East Houston. The victim was crossing Forsyth Street around 5:00 am when he was hit by a car.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. Unfortunately, the pedestrian died from his injuries.
A full investigation into the collision is ongoing at this time.
Liability in Manhattan Car Accidents
Too many people die or are seriously injured every year in hit-and-run accidents. According to that Penguin quality“Fatal hit-and-runs are on the rise — and so is the number of people who die from them. ValuePenguin researchers found that the number of fatal hit-and-runs has risen from 1,342 in 2010 to 1,939 in 2019 – the latest data available – after reaching a peak of 2,012 in 2016 “There are many factors that can contribute to – run – run conflicts:
- Hurry up
- Drunk driving
- Bad weather
- Driver fatigue
When a driver is careless and kills a pedestrian they can be held liable through a civil action. The family of any deceased victim can pursue wrongful death claims. Damages from a civil lawsuit can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can review all the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Manhattan Car Accident Investigation
Need more information about Manhattan car accidents? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help you with whatever you need. We care deeply that accident victims receive the medical and financial support they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of post-accident support, we’re here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
