Manhattan, NY – Nine Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on W 34th St near 9th Ave
Manhattan, NY (January 1, 2024) – Nine pedestrians were hurt in a collision that happened at an intersection in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Reports show the crash occurred at West 34th Street near 9th Avenue. A vehicle was attempting to flee from the police when it drove up onto the sidewalk and crashed. The driver fled the area on foot but the passenger present in the vehicle was arrested at the scene. Medics transported two people to a local hospital for treatment while others were treated at the scene. The driver was located later and arrested before being taken to Bellevue Hospital to be treated for injuries. Police in Manhattan continue to investigate the details of the accident.
No further information has been reported at this time.
We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
New York Pedestrian Collisions
When pedestrians are injured in car crashes, they often sustain injuries that are severe or even devastating in nature. These injuries may land them in the hospital where they are unable to work or see their loved ones. Often, sustaining serious injuries in a traffic accident can cause victims a lot of pain and suffering as well as emotional turmoil. Overall, suffering injuries in a pedestrian crash is never, ever easy, and can be a long, exhausting, painful, drawn-out process.
The fatality rate related to pedestrian crashes in the United States was higher in May 2022 than it has been in the past forty years. Most pedestrian accident fatalities happen at night in urban areas in the United States. On average, people ages 55-64 are most often hit by vehicles.
Approximately 6,500 pedestrians lose their lives per year in the US. In the state of New York, thousands of pedestrians suffer injuries in crashes each year. In fact, approximately 8% of reported car crashes in the Empire State involve pedestrians, with around 7,500 pedestrian crashes happening per year in New York.
Unfortunately, most of these accidents happen due to driver negligence. The NHTSA reports that over 94% of traffic accidents in the US are caused by driver error, which includes driver negligence. When innocent passengers, drivers, and pedestrians suffer injuries because of negligent drivers, they often are able to collect compensation when they work with attorneys.
If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident caused by a negligent driver, it is important to know your legal rights and options. A pedestrian crash attorney in Manhattan can help you file a personal injury claim so you can get the compensation and justice you deserve.
At Metro Law, our skilled team of pedestrian crash lawyers works hard to make sure our clients can recover emotionally, physically, and financially. Our skilled lawyers pride ourselves on our keen ability to help accident victims and their loved ones recover as quickly and seamlessly as possible.
If you think you or a loved one of yours was recently hurt in a pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver, you should call an attorney as soon as you can to learn more about your legal right toward financial compensation. You can reach our law office by calling (800) 469-6476. We offer free case evaluations and only require payment if you are able to collect compensation for your losses and damages.
