Greenlawn, NY (May 4, 2023) – A pedestrian was seriously injured on Thursday morning, May 4, in Greenlawn. A hit-and-run crash occurred in Suffolk County at approximately 5:00 a.m.
A pedestrian identified as William Thomas was traveling north on Park Avenue on foot when he was hit by a vehicle for reasons still under police investigation. The incident occurred near Hofstra Drive.
The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid. Authorities in the area are still searching for the at-fault driver.
Thomas, 24, a Huntington resident, was transported by Greenlawn Rescue to Huntington Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries. At this time, his current health condition has not been reported.
Police in Greenlawn continue to investigate. Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery.
New York Pedestrian Accidents
In 2020, over 15,000 pedestrian collisions were reported throughout the state of New York. Of these accidents, over 10,000 resulted in personal injuries, and hundreds were fatal. Throughout the United States, over 80,000 injuries result from pedestrian accidents per year. Sadly, over 6,000 pedestrians are killed annually in these crashes. Between 2009 and 2018, pedestrian fatalities in the United States increased by over 50%. This trend prompted safety experts to implement several safety protocols throughout the country, including public awareness campaigns and stricter penalties for impaired and distracted driving. Pedestrian crashes happen for numerous reasons, however, driver negligence continues to be at the top of the list of why traffic accidents take place throughout the United States.
Driver negligence has been a major contributing factor to car crashes in the United States for decades. However, in the past ten years, it has become increasingly worse, causing more injuries and fatalities than ever before. Efforts to improve the safety of pedestrians and reduce negligent driving behaviors are ongoing throughout the state of New York and across the United States.
Statistics concerning driver negligence point to trends including increased instances of distracted driving and intoxicated driving. These are due to the proliferation of mobile devices and smartphones, as well as a possible increase in fatigue, stress, and financial pressure on Americans.
Pedestrian accidents are often more severe than other types of accidents because pedestrians travel with no protection against the force of large, fast-moving vehicles. In the case of a traffic collision, a pedestrian is likely to suffer serious or even catastrophic/fatal injuries.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian crash, you need to be able to determine how the incident occurred. If you know it was caused by another person, you should speak to a pedestrian crash attorney in Greenlawn as soon as you can. A lawyer can help you collect financial compensation for the damages you face in relation to your injuries, such as medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and more.
Call the law office of Metro Law as soon as you can to learn more about your ability to recover with our help. You can reach our office by calling (800) 469-6476 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation.
