An MTA bus ran over an elderly man who was crossing a Brooklyn street in a crosswalk the evening of June 2 leaving him critically injured. According to a report in the New York Post, the 87-year-old pedestrian was approaching the middle of the crosswalk on East 12th Street in Sheepshead Bay when a B36 bus making a left turn from Avenue Z, collided with the pedestrian. The victim was pinned under the bus, officials said. A witness reportedly told a local Brooklyn news outlet that the bus driver “was not looking” when the pedestrian accident occurred, and that the victim appeared to have the right of way.
Ongoing Investigation
Paramedics rushed the elderly victim to a local hospital with trauma to his body. He was listed in critical condition. The bus driver remained at the scene and waited to talk with officers from the Highway Collision Investigation Squad, police said. A spokesman for the MTA said it is not clear how long the bus driver had been with the agency.
The driver was also taken to a local hospital to be treated for emotional trauma after hitting the victim, the Post reports. Also, as part of MTA protocols, the driver was administered drug and alcohol tests, the article said. The investigation is ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim. We wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Dangers Faced by Elderly Pedestrians in NYC
Elderly pedestrians in New York City face disproportionately severe risks compared to other age groups, stemming from increased vulnerability, slower mobility and dangerous street conditions. The city’s website shows that adults aged 65 and older make up roughly 15% of New York City’s population, but account for over 45% of all pedestrian fatalities. City statistics also show that left-turn failures cause about 35% of older adult pedestrian deaths, which is twice as deadly compared to younger victims.
Senior citizens are more vulnerable to injuries in pedestrian accidents due to a combination of factors. As people age, their bones become more brittle, leaving them vulnerable to severe or fatal injuries even if the vehicle strikes them at lower speeds. Seniors might also take longer to cross the street, which leaves them exposed to traffic for longer periods of time, particularly at busy intersections. When a crash does occur, elderly pedestrians are far more likely to sustain life-threatening or debilitating injuries due to their frailty.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, 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.
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. 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://nypost.com/2025/06/03/us-news/mta-bus-strikes-elderly-man-crossing-nyc-street-leaving-him-in-critical-condition-surveillance-footage-shows/