Syracuse, NY – 11-Year-Old Killed in Two-Car Accident on SR-8

Syracuse, NY (November 29, 2022) – An 11-year-old child lost their life in a car crash on a roadway in Brookfield, Syracuse, on the evening of November 28. New York State Police report the accident happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. in Madison County. 

Authorities arrived at the scene of the two-vehicle collision at around 5:51 p.m. Monday to find a 2003 Subaru Forester that had been involved in a crash with a 2001 Ford Flatbed tow truck. Investigations found that the Subaru was headed south on Route 8 when it struck the flatbed truck. There was a vehicle on the flatbed at the time of the collision, reports said. 

The flatbed had been partially parked on the roadway with all of its lights on when it was struck by the Subaru. State Police report that after the crash, an 11-year-old passenger of the Subaru was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased on-site shortly after paramedics arrived. 

A 9-year-old passenger and the driver of the Subaru sustained no injuries. The unlicensed driver of the Subaru was evaluated at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

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

Fatal New York Car Accidents

Each year, thousands of people throughout the state of New York are killed in negligently caused collisions. These crashes usually leave surviving family members to deal with difficult emotional and mental consequences. Facing the loss of a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual can be a very painful experience. Oftentimes, family members must deal with overwhelming financial consequences related to the death of their loved ones. Some costs that are regularly associated with wrongful deaths include: 

• Medical care
• Funeral costs
• Burial expenses
• Vehicle repair/replacement
• etc

Following the death of your loved one, you may not immediately think about legal action. It is difficult to see past the initial and extremely necessary grieving process. However, depending on the circumstances of your loved one’s crash, pursuing legal action could be a smart move. Working with a wrongful death lawyer in Syracuse may help ensure that your family is in an optimal position to get justice by holding responsible parties accountable for their actions and getting the financial compensation you need to pay for the aforementioned costs. 

On top of the obvious costs related to the accident, you may also be able to receive compensation for non-economic damages that may have stemmed from the death of your family member. Some of these include: 

• Pain
• Suffering
• Emotional turmoil
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of childcare
• Embarrassment
• etc

Depending on the nature and severity of your loved one’s crash, there exists a long list of damages that may be able to be compensated for when you file a wrongful death claim. Though we know that no amount of money could ever make up for what happened, financial compensation can help allow you to focus on what truly matters; your mental and emotional well-being and that of your family members during this difficult time. 

Call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to be connected with a Syracuse wrongful death attorney who can help you recover. We work to help our bereaved clients in every way possible and only get paid if you’re compensated for your losses. Contact our office at your earliest convenience to get started on your own personal path to financial recovery. 

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.