Brooklyn, NY: Father Killed in Fatal Truck Accident Involving USPS

Brooklyn, NY (May 5, 2019) – Police say that, on Friday evening, a father of three was killed in a fatal truck accident involving a USPS truck.

The man has since been identified as 52-year-old Charles McClean, who was leaving a local corner store on Friday when the USPS truck started to accelerate. The truck ran into McClean and did not stop, dragging his body.

Police have since viewed surveillance videos, where they discovered that McClean had been using a crosswalk to walk across MacDougal Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant when the accident occurred.

When police originally responded to the accident, they found McClean with severe trauma to his body and were unable to revive him through CPR. He was taken to the Interfaith Hospital where he was tragically pronounced deceased.

The driver of the postal truck stayed on the scene and is cooperating with police at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York

First and foremost, we would like to take this time to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pedestrian whose life was taken in this serious accident. Losing a loved one and facing the aftermath of a pedestrian accident that you believe could have been prevented might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever faced in your life, which is why we do not want you to stand alone after one of these accidents. You have a right to a wrongful death claim.

At Hach & Rose, our attorneys have assisted in various pedestrian accident cases and helped the family of victims through one of the most devastating aspects of their lives. We understand that the wrongful death case process can be commonly problematic and complex in nature, which is why we do not want you to have to stand without the help of an experienced attorney on your side. Please contact us to help you make your claim for reimbursement you deserve at 212-779-0057.

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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.