Bronx, NY – Two Killed, One Critically Hurt in Wreck near Bryant Ave & Viele Ave
Bronx, NY (January 24, 2024) – A fatal traffic accident was reported to police in the Bronx on the morning of January 21. Two passengers lost their lives, including one 15-year-old girl. The wreck happened at high speeds when a white Chrysler 300 struck an unoccupied red oil tanker near the intersection of Bryant Avenue and Viele Avenue. Emergency crews responded to the scene at around 3:20 a.m. The teenage girl and 21-year-old Gilvante Roberson were transported to the hospital but lost their lives a short time later. The 23-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victims’ families.
New York Traffic Collisions
Millions of people suffer serious injuries in car crashes throughout the United States every year. Statistics gathered concerning auto accidents that happen across the nation show that more than 3 million individuals are hurt in traffic collisions annually. Sadly, about 40,000 lose their lives per year in American car wrecks. These accidents occur because of bad weather, car problems, and driver negligence. Most often, however, the actions of negligent drivers cause car crashes.
Drivers who choose to look at their phones instead of the roadway cause the majority of the auto collisions that happen in the US, closely followed by drivers who speed and those who travel while overtired. It is extremely dangerous and even deadly to operate a motor vehicle unless you are sober, awake, alert, and aware. Being in any other state of mind could risk your own life and the lives of those around you.
New York State is home to millions of individuals, and, extremely busy roadways. On average, the state of New York sees hundreds of thousands of car crashes per year. These accidents are mostly caused by the actions of distracted drivers. When you or someone in your family has been hurt by a negligent driver, you should be able to move forward without having to go broke or even worry about money. A car crash attorney can help you recover in numerous ways if you know that you were hurt by driver negligence.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have lost someone you love due to driver negligence, a wrongful death attorney in the Bronx can help you recover. You can file a wrongful death claim for financial compensation. You deserve to be able to recover financially after losing someone you love. You should never have to worry about paying for the costs related to the passing of your loved one, especially if you know that their death was imposed upon them by the actions of a negligent driver.
Call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 as soon as you can to speak with a lawyer about your loved one’s accident and your available legal options as the surviving family member of someone who lost their life in a car crash caused by negligence.