A 74-year-old man was fatally injured in a bus collision as he was riding a moped in Downtown Brooklyn, according to AMNY.com. Police said the deadly bus accident occurred when the man was riding an electric moped south on Jay Street the night of Nov. 6 and the 66-year-old driver of a Prevost coach bus going in the same direction attempted to turn right on Tillary Street. As the bus was making the turn, it hit the moped. The rider fell off the vehicle and was run over by the bus. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased victim here for their loss.
Traffic Safety is an Ongoing Issue
The bus driver remained at the scene and has not been arrested pending an ongoing investigation. There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the collision, officials said. According to NYC Crash Mapper, the intersection of Jay and Tillary, which is a major intersection in Downtown Brooklyn and close to the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, has seen 123 traffic accident injuries in the past 10 years involving 56 motorists, 39 cyclists and 28 pedestrians.
In 2024 alone, there have been 221 traffic fatalities in New York City, which is only slightly down from 226 traffic accident deaths during the same time last year. That includes 65 people killed on “motorized two-wheel” vehicles including electric scooters and mopeds, the numbers show.
Moped Accidents and Driver Carelessness
Moped accidents are a growing concern, especially in urban areas like New York City where these vehicles are popular for their affordability and maneuverability. However, their small size and limited protection make riders highly vulnerable to serious injuries. Driver negligence (carelessness) often plays a significant role in moped collisions with cars, buses and trucks.
Common forms of negligence (carelessness) include distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield the right of way and driving under the influence. For example, a car driver distracted by a phone might fail to notice a moped in their blind spot, resulting in a side-impact collision. Similarly, drivers making abrupt turns or lane changes without checking mirrors or signaling can put moped riders at risk. Moped operators’ visibility and right of way are often compromised by negligent (careless) drivers. The consequences can be devastating, leading to fractures, head injuries, or even fatalities for the victims.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Injured victims of scooter or moped accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in such accidents can seek compensation for damages such as lost future income, medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a moped 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://www.amny.com/new-york/brooklyn/senior-man-moped-coach-bus-downtown-brooklyn/