Manhattan, NY – Woman Killed in Hit & Run Crash at E 96th St near 3rd Ave

Manhattan, NY – Woman Killed in Hit & Run Crash at E 96th St near 3rd Ave

Manhattan, NY (December 9, 2022) – A woman lost her life after she was hit by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection in Manhattan. The incident took place on Thursday night, December 8. 

Reports indicate the accident occurred at the intersection of East 96th Street near 3rd Avenue. The woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Shortly thereafter, she was struck by an MTA bus. 

The victim, believed to be in her 20s, was pronounced deceased at St. Luke’s Hospital a short time after the accident happened. The first driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid or wait for the police to arrive. 

Authorities in Manhattan are still working to determine the cause of the accident. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. 

New York Pedestrian Accidents

Manhattan, NY - Woman Killed in Hit & Run Crash at E 96th St near 3rd Ave Pedestrian fatalities, unfortunately, happen frequently in the state of New York. On average, hundreds of pedestrians are killed per year in the Empire State. In 2021, over 200 pedestrians were killed in New York City alone. Smart Growth America reported that pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the United States. This is most likely due to the increasing amount of distracted drivers on our roadways. 

Unfortunately, pedestrians are usually hurt by driver negligence. When you or a loved one are injured in a pedestrian wreck, contacting a pedestrian accident attorney in Manhattan is always in your best interest.  

The lawyers at the law office of Metro Law have been helping injured crash victims make full financial recoveries for decades. We also work to help the surviving family members of deceased accident victims recover. 

When you’ve lost a loved one in a car wreck caused by negligence, you may feel like your whole world has stopped. You may feel like you are unable to go on, and all you can do is grieve. You should be able to grieve without worrying about money, which is why our legal team is here to help you financially recover. 

By filing a wrongful death claim, you will get the justice and financial compensation you deserve after wrongfully losing your loved one. Allow our attorneys to negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurance company so you don’t have to. 

You can reach our law office by calling (800) 469-6476 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation. We are here for our clients 24/7 and will do everything in our power to get you the justice and compensation you deserve. 

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.