Scotia, NY – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Hawk Street Before Parade

Scotia, NY (May 25, 2019) – On Wednesday, around 7:00 p.m., police reported that a woman lost her life in a fatal pedestrian accident on Hawk Street. The accident took place just before the woman was supposed to be in a parade.

The accident took place at the annual Scotia-Glenville Memorial Day Parade. Police say that the victim, a 69-year-old woman from Glenville, was going to walk in the parade with other members of the Glenville Senior Center. They were getting ready to enter the parade at the time.

Suddenly, as the woman was walking with her group, a Glenville Senior Center van driven by a 75-year-old quickly accelerated and struck the woman. She became pinned between the van and a bus in front of them. Several first responders were able to free her and she was quickly transported to the Ellis Hospital.

While there, the victim, identified as Charlene Pomichter, died. Nobody else received injuries in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York 

Far too often, New York pedestrian accidents prove to be fatal in nature due to the fact that there are no protections for these vulnerable parties on our roads. Because we understand how difficult it must be to lose a loved one in an accident, we would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends who have suffered losses after this serious accident. We realize how overwhelmed you must be feeling and are here for you during this tragic and devastating time.

Our attorneys at Hach & Rose understand that, for the victims who have lost a loved one in an accident, it is hard to focus on anything other than grieving in these desperate times. A family must also know that they have many significant rights to compensation. Our attorneys are here for you 24/7 and have adopted a mission to hold negligent parties liable for the devastation that they have caused. Please contact us to find out how we can assist you in your time of need at 212-779-0057.

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