Manhattan, NY - John Horan Loses Life in Crash on 36th St

Manhattan, NY (June 5, 2024) - A fatal traffic accident happened in Manhattan on Wednesday, May 29. At around 11:30 p.m., a man, later identified as John Horan, 47, attempted to cross 36th Street near 7th Avenue when a 2023 Toyota Highlander reportedly struck him while he was headed south across the street. Police found the man unresponsive and unconscious at the scene. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Toyota stayed at the crash scene and cooperated with the police.

Local officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. 

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

New York Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating types of traffic accidents that occur in New York and throughout the United States. More often than not, people injured as pedestrians in traffic collisions usually suffer severe injuries that can land them in the hospital for days or even weeks. Additionally, being struck by a car can have an enormous psychological impact on the victim. Pedestrian crash victims may develop anxiety, depression, and even PTSD after their accidents. 

Overall, being injured in a pedestrian crash is a difficult experience, and those who suffer through something like this often end up needing help to fully recover. The costs related to medical care, mental health services, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more may be overwhelming to deal with. Depending on how the collision occurred, an injured crash victim may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation to help them pay for their injuries and damages. 

At metrolaw.com/, our pedestrian crash attorneys have decades of experience helping injured crash victims make full financial recoveries after their accidents. Sadly, some pedestrian crash victims end up losing their lives due to the severity of their injuries. Their surviving family members have the option to file a wrongful death claim to help pay for funeral costs and other outstanding expenses related to the passing of their loved one.

Even though compensation will not end your pain and sorrow after losing a close person, you shouldn't have to carry that weight alone. That is why our compassionate and proficient wrongful death attorneys in Manhattan can lend a helping hand to alleviate your grief.

So if you have recently lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, a wrongful death attorney in Manhattan can help you financially recover. Do not hesitate to contact the law office of metrolaw.com/ at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you in this terrible time.