Brooklyn, NY – Micah Dukes Killed in Wreck on Central Ave near Gates Ave

Brooklyn, NY (May 28, 2024) – On May 26, a deadly accident in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood took the life of one woman. Police say the wreck occurred when Juan Lopez, 32, was being pulled over after he ran a red light at the corner of  Central Avenue and Gates Avenue. The wreck happened at around 5:30 a.m. Micah Dukes, 29, was ejected from the vehicle due to the collision. She was taken to an area hospital, where she later lost her life. Police in Brooklyn continue to investigate. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.

New York Traffic Accidents

There are more than 6 million car crashes that occur throughout the United States each year. In any multi-vehicle car crash, it is vital that injured victims get the help they need to recover from their injuries. If you were hurt in a crash, you may greatly benefit from filing a personal injury claim for financial compensation. An attorney can help you by performing an independent legal investigation and preserving evidence pertinent to your case.

A lawyer may help you by reviewing: 

• Police reports
• Inspection of roadway conditions
• Drug/alcohol testing reports
• Eyewitness accounts of the crash
• Videos of the crash
• Photos from the scene
• Police vehicle footage
• Crash history on the roadway where your wreck happened
• And more. 

A skilled car crash lawyer in Brooklyn will also aggressively negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurance company and prove your innocence in the crash. Especially if your injuries are severe, you will qualify for compensation that can help cover the costs related to medical care and other damages. In a violent, multi-vehicle accident, victims may be left with severe injuries, including: 

• Back/spine injuries
• Head injuries
• Shoulder/neck injuries
• Rib injuries
• And more

As one of New York’s best personal injury law firms, Metro Law has helped injured crash victims get optimum results when they file personal injury claims for compensation. We also work hard to help the surviving family members of those who have lost their lives in negligently caused accidents. Driver negligence comes in many forms, including: 

• Distracted driving
• Texting and driving
• Fatigue
• Speeding
• Aggressive driving
• Inexperienced driving
• intoxication

When you have lost a loved one due to driver negligence, you deserve to be able to financially recover without incident. At Metro Law, our wrongful death lawyers in Brooklyn have decades of experience helping bereaved families recover after losing loved ones in accidents. Call our law firm at  (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you. Our firm fights diligently on behalf of our clients and works tirelessly to ensure that your legal rights are protected.