Brooklyn, NY – Woman in Wheelchair Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY (July 25, 2023) – A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Brooklyn on the evening of Sunday, July 23. At around 1:30 p.m., the wreck was reported to officials, who promptly responded to the scene.
Reports show that a woman in a wheelchair, age 68, was crossing McDonald Avenue in Kensington when she was struck by a 2016 Lexus SUV. The driver was identified as a 73-year-old female.
The wreck occurred near Webster Avenue when the woman swerved to avoid striking another car and somehow ended up trapping the victim underneath the rear end of her SUV. A group of passersby attempted to free the woman with a jack before police and paramedics arrived, sources said.
EMTs transported the female victim to an area hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Police in Brooklyn are still investigating.
We want to offer our sincere sympathies to the deceased victim’s family at this time.
New York Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian accidents can be extremely devastating for victims and their family members. Every year, in the United States, over 5,000 pedestrians end up losing their lives in fatal traffic accidents. The majority of these are caused by the negligence of an involved party. More than half of the time, negligent actions are displayed by the driver involved. Especially if a pedestrian crash turns fatal, the surviving family members of a deceased crash victim may be faced with several serious consequences after the passing of their loved one. Not only may they be in extreme pain due to their grief, but they may also simultaneously be worrying about money, as the costs related to a severe car crash and injuries may be extremely overwhelming.
Losing a beloved member of your family is never easy, especially if you are put in a difficult financial position due to their passing. Though you may feel as if you are not even able to think about money at a time like this, it may be necessary depending on the circumstances of your family member’s death. You may be faced with overwhelming funeral and burial expenses, outstanding medical bills, and other costs related to your loved one’s accident.
However, if you know that your family member lost their life because of the negligent actions of another person, you may be able to collect full and fair financial compensation that can help you pay for some or all of the expenses that stem from your loved one’s crash. Additionally, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for non-economic damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more.
At the experienced and reputable personal injury law office of Metro Law, our skilled legal team of compassionate wrongful death lawyers in Brooklyn has been working diligently for over 30 years to help the surviving family members of deceased crash victims recover in multiple ways. We know what needs to be done to help you get the money you need during this trying time in your life, and will stop at nothing until you are fairly compensated for your losses and damages. Contact our law firm at 800-469-6476 to learn more about how we can help you through this.
