Marlborough, NY – Two Killed in Car Accident on SR-9W, One in Wheelchair

Marlborough, NY (March 8, 2024) – Police in Marlborough are currently investigating a fatal crash that took the lives of two Kingston residents, one of whom was in a wheelchair. The two pedestrians were crossing State Route 9 West at around 9:23 on March 1 when they were struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. The crash occurred across the street from a popular music venue called the Falcon. Preliminary reports show Donna Cristallo, 72, was pushing 75-year-old Stephen Celuch while trying to cross the roadway when a Kia Forte struck them both. Celuch was pronounced deceased on-site. Cristallo was transported to an area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The vehicle, operated by a woman, age 25, did not stop at the scene but was later stopped by police on North Plank Road. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

New York Traffic Collisions

Car crashes have become one of the leading causes of serious injuries and death throughout the United States. Every day, over 7,500 people sustain injuries in auto accidents that happen across the nation. Yearly, approximately 6 million traffic accidents are reported. New Jersey sees hundreds of thousands of car wrecks per year that cause tens of thousands of people to sustain injuries. 

Additionally, New Jersey contributes to more than  5% of the annual fatal car wrecks that occur in the United States, with approximately 32,000 incidents per year in the country. In just one recent year, transportation officials recorded 276,000 car accidents in New Jersey, leading to over 60,000 injured victims.

Despite advancements in road and vehicle safety, the rise in traffic accidents is alarming, posing a risk to all drivers. 

The law may offer solutions if you are harmed in an accident. If you think you were hurt in an accident caused by a negligent driver, it may be advisable to talk to a lawyer experienced in handling cases like yours as soon as possible. To ensure your legal team has enough time to gather evidence, determine the details of your case, and build a solid claim on your behalf, seeking legal advice and skilled assistance promptly is ideal.

You may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages, including, but not limited to: 

• Lost wages
• Vehicle repair costs
• Medical care expenses
• Pain
• Suffering
• Emotional turmoil
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Loss of future earning capacity

Both economic and non-economic damages, like pain & suffering, are eligible for financial compensation when you work with a lawyer. 

At the skilled personal injury law office of Metro Law, our dedicated legal team has been working for more than three decades to help injured crash victims and their loved ones get the help they need during these difficult times. Sustaining serious injuries in an accident is no joke, especially if you believe that the person who caused it was acting negligently while they were operating their vehicle. . Call a skilled car crash attorney in Marlborough at our law office at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about our ability to help you collect financial compensation for your losses and damages. If you know your accident was not your fault, you deserve to be able to recover from your injuries without having to worry about money.