Fort Lee, NJ (January 10, 2024) – A fatal pedestrian crash happened in Fort Lee in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 9. At approximately 5:20 a.m., emergency crews were sent to the wreck scene at the intersection of Lemoine Avenue near Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. According to local reports, the incident involved the 159 bus line that was headed to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from Fort Lee. Authorities say the 60-year-old male victim was crossing Bridge Plaza South at Lemoine Avenue when the bus took a left turn and struck him. Police officers from Fort Lee and the Port Authority immediately responded to the scene and attempted to save the victim by performing CPR. The pedestrian was then transported to Englewood Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced deceased. Authorities in Fort Lee continue to investigate the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are usually very severe and can even turn out to be fatal. Pedestrians are often traveling with virtually no protection against the force of fast-moving vehicles, and drivers are often traveling while distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, or at unsafe speeds. This puts pedestrians in a dangerous and vulnerable position while they are traveling. Negligent driving has become the main cause of the majority of auto accidents in the United States, according to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. On average, more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed per year in the United States. Over half of pedestrian crashes are caused by negligent driving. Additionally, in 2018, more than 130,000 pedestrian accidents were reported in the US.
Each year, more than 3 million people are hurt in auto collisions in the United States. Some of the most commonly seen forms of negligent driving in America today include:
- Distraction
- Speeding
- Intoxication
- Fatigue
When you or a loved one have been hurt in a pedestrian wreck caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to collect compensation for the losses and damages you have endured. If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian crash, a wrongful death attorney can help you gather financial compensation as well. Some of the damages you may be able to receive compensation for in such a situation include:
- Funeral care
- Burial costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain
- Suffering
- Emotional turmoil
- Medical expenses
The damages you can be compensated for when you file a claim usually depend on the nature of the crash and the extent to which your life has been affected. Clearly, losing a loved one is going to have a detrimental effect on your life. A skilled wrongful death lawyer in Fort Lee can help you learn more about how you may be able to financially recover when you file a claim with a lawyer who has your best interests in mind.
Call the law office of Metro Law at your earliest convenience to talk to an attorney about how we can help you during this difficult time. An attorney from our firm is ready and waiting to help you through this difficult time. Dial (800) 469-6476 to learn more.
