Bay Shore, NY – James Lozier Killed in DUI Accident on Montauk Hwy near Gardiner Dr

Bay Shore, NY (August 31, 2023) – At around 10:15 a.m. on Friday morning, August 25, a man from Bethpage was headed east on a highway in Bay Shore in a 2016 BMW. A westbound 2012 Honda crossed the center double line and collided with the BMW, causing the Honda to catch fire with the driver inside. 

When police responded, they immediately attempted to rescue the driver, 29-year-old James Lozier, from the burning car. Sadly, Lozier was pronounced deceased on-site by paramedics. 

Both police officers also sustained burn injuries while attempting to rescue the man. The driver of the BMW was identified as 33-year-old Amanpreet Singh. He was treated for injuries at the scene and taken to the hospital. He has since been charged in connection with the crash due to being intoxicated. 

Authorities in Bay Shore continue to investigate the details of the incident. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of James Lozier at this time.

New York Traffic Crashes

Car accidents happen constantly in New York. In fact, over 130,000 collisions are reported per year in the Empire State. Across the nation, every day, over 17,000 accidents happen, which cause injuries to around 7,500 people. These wrecks happen for several different reasons, however, the majority are caused by negligent driving. 

At the top of drivers’ list of negligent actions is intoxication. Over 30% of the national accident fatality rate is caused by drunk/high driving. Driver intoxication is one of the most dangerous types of negligent driving due to the fact that intoxicated drivers are totally impaired, with their vision, judgment, and reaction times extremely reduced. 

If you lost someone you love in a car crash caused by negligence, you are most likely going through an extremely difficult time. You may be grieving while worrying about how you will pay for all the costs that stem from your loved one’s accident, something no one should have to do. If you believe that your loved one’s accident was caused by negligence, a wrongful death lawyer can help you gather financial compensation for a long list of damages. 

Losing a beloved family member in a sudden and preventable accident is most likely one of the most difficult experiences anyone could go through in their life. A skilled and experienced wrongful death lawyer from the law office of Metro Law can help you recover financially by allowing you the opportunity to collect financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, funeral costs, emotional turmoil, and more. 

Recovering compensation after the sudden passing of a beloved family member can be complicated, which is why obtaining help from a lawyer is always in your best interest. In order to be provided with the best possible outcome for your case, your attorney can help you prove the following:

• Another person/party owed your family member a duty of care
• That duty of care was breached by recklessness, negligence, or carelessness
• The death of your family member was directly caused by the breach of care

An attorney will compile as much valuable evidence as possible and successfully preserve and submit it so you can get the maximum compensation available for your loss. At Metro Law, we know how difficult a time like this can be for grieving families, which is why we do our best to alleviate the financial burden you may be facing so you can focus on your health and well-being. 

In the past four decades, Metro Law has negotiated full and fair settlements from insurance companies for thousands of families. When you hire a lawyer from our firm, we work diligently to secure a favorable deal for you and the people you love. 

Call the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to speak with a skilled wrongful death attorney in Bay Shore who can help you recover.