Manhattan, NY – Person Fatally Struck by Train on W 168th St near Broadway

Manhattan, NY (April 11, 2024) – An individual was reportedly struck by a truck in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The incident occurred at approximately 11:42 p.m. on April 10. Emergency services were transported to the scene on West 168th Street near Broadway. Shortly after, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Currently, the victim has not been identified. 

Police in Manhattan continue to investigate. 

New York Train Accidents

Train crashes are notorious for being some of the worst collisions that happen in the United States and throughout the state of New York. Trains are some of the largest modes of transportation in the country, capable of causing damages that may be catastrophic and devastating. If a train crash involves a passenger vehicle or a pedestrian, someone could lose their life in seconds. If you have recently lost a loved one in a train crash, you should talk to a lawyer who can help you recover financial compensation for the losses and damages you may be facing. 

Your life may be devastatingly impacted by the loss of your family member. Especially if you know that their death was wrongful and could have been prevented. If you have sustained these immeasurable losses, you and your loved ones may wonder where you can get help recovering. As you grieve, you may be worrying about how you will pay for the expenses that are piling up against you. You should not have to worry about money at a time like this. It is vital to enlist the help of a skilled lawyer who can help you get the finances necessary to cover the costs that stem from your loved one’s crash.

Our personal injury attorneys at Metro Law are here to help you and your loved ones to exercise your legal rights as the surviving family members of someone who was wrongfully killed by negligence. We understand how difficult a fatal train crash can be and offer our assistance when you may need it the most. Our lawyers can help you on the complex path toward compensation for a long list of damages, including: 

• Medical care
• Funeral costs
• Therapy expenses
• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of life enjoyment
• etc

Our lawyers are here for you every step of the way. We have been working for decades to help injured crash victims and their family members recover. We have made it a personal and professional duty of ours to ensure that the rights of those victimized by driver negligence are protected. Please do not hesitate to contact a skilled and experienced train accident attorney in Manhattan at (800) 469-6476 to find out how our skilled legal team can help you.