Chaosheng Wu, 80, was killed in a pedestrian accident
in Staten Island while he attempted to cross a roadway, police said. According to a report in the Staten Island Advance, the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the morning of March 7 on Hylan Boulevard in Dongan Hills when Wu who was trying to cross the road was struck by an SUV. The outlet reports that Wu, who lives in that community, was found lying in the roadway unconscious and unresponsive.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV, a 65-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The SUV was going north on Hylan toward Rosebank at the time. No charges were filed against the driver pending an ongoing investigation. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Chaosheng Wu for their tragic loss. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Disturbing Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities
The Staten Island Advance reports that this is the latest pedestrian death that marks the continuation of a disturbing trend on Staten Island. The newspaper reports that there have been at least seven pedestrian fatalities since Oct. 31, several of which have occurred on “the notoriously treacherous Hylan Boulevard.”
Four pedestrians were killed on Staten Island in 2023, according to NYC Department of Transportation statistics. The only other comparable year to 2024 in terms of fatal pedestrian accidents is 2015, when six pedestrians were killed in a three-month period. This represented 54% of the 11 fatalities involving pedestrians that year, which was in the early stages of the Vision Zero initiative.
Dangers Faced by Senior Citizens on NYC Streets
New York’s senior pedestrians face significant dangers while navigating city streets. Older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, are disproportionately at risk of being injured or killed in traffic accidents. Factors such as slower walking speeds, reduced reaction times and vision or hearing impairments make crossing busy intersections more hazardous. Many seniors also rely on canes or walkers, further increasing their vulnerability.
One major issue in such accidents is reckless driving including speeding, failure to yield and distracted driving. Even with designated crosswalks and pedestrian signals, drivers often fail to stop for elderly pedestrians, putting them in harm’s way. The city’s fast-paced environment can be overwhelming for older pedestrians. Aggressive cyclists, electric scooters, and crowded sidewalks add to the dangers seniors face daily.
Elderly pedestrians are also more prone to suffering serious or fatal injuries when they are hit by a vehicle. They are at risk of suffering severe injuries including fractures or broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, internal bleeding and lacerations. Other common injuries include broken ribs, concussions and soft tissue damage. Due to age-related fragility, recovery is often prolonged and complications are more likely.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident or bicycle accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
Pedestrian accident victims and their families should remember that they can seek compensation for injuries or losses in collisions even if the victim was not walking in a marked crosswalk and even if the driver involved in collision was not charged. Our law firm recovered the full one-million-dollar insurance policy for a girl who was not in the crosswalk when a motor vehicle hit her.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. We recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.silive.com/news/2025/03/nypd-identifies-man-80-fatally-struck-by-car-on-staten-islands-hylan-blvd.html