Posted on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at 1:32 am
Manhattan, NY (October 5, 2018) – A car was reported to have jumped a curb Friday afternoon, October 5, striking and killing an 84-year-old woman. The accident took place at East 79th Street and Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side at around 3:20 p.m., according to authorities.
A preliminary investigation into the incident showed that a grey Land Rover which was heading north on Madison Avenue ended up jumping over a curb after attempting to make a left turn onto East 79th Street. Unable to immediately stop, the Land Rover continued on the sidewalk and came to a rest after crashing into nearby scaffolding.
EMS were promptly on the scene in an effort to assist the victim who was found unconscious with injuries to her head and body. Tragically, the elderly victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and traffic was backed up in the area as police began their investigation.
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We wish to, first and foremost, extend our absolutely deepest condolences to the family members and friends of the victim during this tragic and devastating time. Severe and often fatal pedestrian accidents in New York occur far too frequently due to many different reasons.
Negligent drivers cause so much devastation due to factors such as distracted driving, intoxication, excessive speed, and many others. At Hach & Rose, we wholly understand the desolation that results from the unexpected loss of a loved one.
We are here for you with our New York accident attorneys who are passionately driven to hold negligent drivers liable for the mammoth amount of pain that they cause. If you have lost a loved one in a New York car or pedestrian accident, call us at 212-779-0057 and let us put our passion and experience to work for you.
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