Bronx, NY - Car Wash Worker Killed in Fatal Hit & Run at Speedway on Webster Ave

Bronx, NY (February 21, 2023) -  A car wash employee lost his life in the Bronx early Sunday morning when he was hit by a car without warning. Police say the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. 

The incident occurred at the Speedway on Webster Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. when the victim was cleaning another vehicle. Suddenly, a car came down the bus lane and struck the man, pinning him between the two vehicles before he fell to the ground. 

The washed vehicle was propelled forward by the force of the impact, landing facing a totally different direction. 

A second Speedway employee also suffered injuries in the accident and is recovering in the hospital. Hours after the incident, police are still searching for two women who fled the scene. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

New York Pedestrian Crashes

Pedestrian accidents constantly happen in the United States and throughout New York state. Pedestrians are often more severely injured in collisions than other people who may be riding in vehicles at the time of their accidents. Pedestrians travel with basically no protection against the force of large vehicles if they become involved in an accident. This makes them the most vulnerable travelers on the road at any given time. Despite numerous safety measures implemented to keep pedestrians as safe as possible, we continue to see them injured and killed at alarming rates. Unfortunately, this is most likely due to the fact that most drivers engage in negligent activity. 

In 2021, approximately 9% of all accident fatalities in New York City involved a pedestrian. In one year’s time, thousands of pedestrians are injured and killed in traffic accidents in New York City. Pedestrians in New York City are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries in the case of an accident.

People sustain severe injuries in serious pedestrian accidents thousands of times per year. For an injured crash victim, unanticipated expenses and other difficulties are common. Their suffering is paired with the likelihood of their financial situation deteriorating. It is conceivable that injured accident victims would want to file a personal injury claim with the help of a skilled pedestrian crash attorney in order to hold wrongdoers accountable for their damages. 

If you have recently lost someone you love in a car crash, this may all sound too familiar to you. It is important to figure out how your loved one’s accident occurred in case you may qualify for financial compensation for the losses that resulted from their collision. It is obvious that right now feels like no time to think about money, however, car crashes usually result in insurmountable expenses that are difficult to tackle. 

A car accident attorney from metrolaw.com/ can help you figure out how your loved one’s accident took place and whether you are eligible for financial compensation. If you know your loved one’s crash was caused by negligence, you will most likely qualify for financial compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, lost wages, loss of life enjoyment, emotional turmoil, and more, depending on the nature of the crash and its effect on your life.

Our devotion to our clients and our far-reaching legal experience have helped our clients reach desired outcomes even under the most complicated circumstances after a tragic accident. Thousands of people have benefitted from our services which help them obtain the maximum compensation available for their losses.  

Call metrolaw.com/ at (800) 469-6476 to talk with a Bronx wrongful death attorney about your claim if you have lost a loved one in a New York