A 22-year-old man was killed in a New York car accident, which the authorities report, involved a police officer who was under the influence of alcohol. According to NBC New York, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of 241 Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx. The victim of this DUI crash was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after the incident. The 25-year-old officer remained at the scene of the collision and was determined to be intoxicated. He now faces vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and driving while intoxicated charges.
Drunk driving continues to be a serious problem in New York. According to The New York Summary of Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents, there were 8,873 total alcohol-related car accidents in New York, during the year 2009. In those accidents, 361 people were killed and 6,810 were injured. Also, 91 of those fatalities and 369 injuries involved pedestrians.
The family of a deceased auto accident victim, especially in cases where negligence is involved, can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs and lost future income. Examples of negligent driving include driving drunk, exceeding the speed limit, failing to yield the right-of-way, running a red light, and driving distracted.
The experienced New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm know how to hold negligent drivers responsible for the injuries, damages and losses they cause. If you have a lost a loved one in a New York accident, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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Source: NBC New York
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