Police are looking for two hit-and-run drivers who struck a bicyclist and pedestrian respectively, leaving both critically injured. According to Queens News Service, the first incident occurred the night of June 13 when police responded to a call in South Ozone Park involving a bicycle accident at the intersection of 115th Avenue and 134th Street. Officers found the bicyclist unconscious and unresponsive, lying on the street.
Ongoing Investigations
Emergency personnel rushed him to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Officials said a preliminary investigation determined the man was riding southbound on 134th Street when he collided with a dark-colored Volvo SUV that was traveling eastbound on 115th Avenue. The driver left the scene of the crash.
The second incident was a pedestrian accident, which occurred the night of June 17. A 66-year-old man was walking near 116th Street and 101st Avenue in Ozone Park when he was struck by the driver of a black SUV, who also sped away from the scene, officials said. The victim was critically injured. No arrests have been made in either case and investigations remain ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims. We wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Leaving the Scene of an Injury Crash
Leaving the scene of an injury crash in New York can lead to significant personal injury liability issues for the fleeing driver. In addition to facing criminal charges, such as a misdemeanor or felony hit-and-run under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600(2), the driver may be exposed to enhanced civil liability in a personal injury lawsuit brought by the injured party.
Fleeing the scene may be viewed as evidence of negligence (carelessness), recklessness, or even “conscious disregard for safety,” which can strengthen the victim’s case. In some instances, courts may allow for punitive damages — monetary awards meant to punish egregious conduct — on top of compensatory damages for medical expenses, lost income, past and future pain and suffering, etc.
Compensation for a Hit-and-Run Collision
In a hit-and-run collision, the driver and vehicle owner are both responsible parties even if the owner was not driving when the accident occurred. If the driver was on the job and/or operating a company vehicle at the time, his or her employer can also be held liable. When the driver is apprehended in a hit-and-run case, he or she can be held financially liable for the injuries, damages and losses caused.
Such drivers can be held financially responsible whether or not they are arrested and/or charged. If a hit-and-run driver has injured you, please remember that you can seek compensation through the uninsured motorist clause of your auto insurance policy (even though the driver has not been identified) or through a quasi-state agency if there is no motor vehicle in the victim’s household. You should consult a personal injury lawyer immediately to protect your rights.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident or pedestrian 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.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm 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.
We also obtained $295,000 out of a $300,000 insurance policy in compensation for the victim of a bicycle dooring accident (where a car door opens into the path of a bicyclist). 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://qns.com/2025/06/queens-hit-and-run-victims-in-critical-condition/