Woodbury, NY – Joseph DeVito Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Jericho Turnpike at On Parade Diner
Woodbury, NY (January 20, 2023) – A man identified as Joseph DeVito was exiting a diner in Woodbury, Long Island, and was fatally struck by a vehicle. The fatal crash happened Wednesday, January 18. He was hit by an intoxicated driver, according to reports from police.
Information provided by the Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad shows the crash occurred at around 2:30 p.m. Authorities went to the crash scene, located in the parking lot of On Parade Diner on Jericho Turnpike.
Willem Specht, 62, allegedly backed up and struck 61-year-old Joseph DeVito who had just exited the restaurant. DeVito suffered traumatic injuries and was transported by Nassau County Ambulance to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased at around 3:45 p.m.
Specht stayed at the scene and was arrested by police. He was charged with intoxicated driving, 2nd-degree reckless endangerment, 2nd-degree assault, vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd degree, and manslaughter in the 2nd degree.
Specht reportedly had a blood alcohol content of about three times the legal limit, though he told police his vehicle rapidly accelerated by itself. Authorities in Woodbury continue to investigate the details of the crash.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Joseph DeVito at this time.
New York Drunk Driving Accidents
An experienced drunk driving accident lawyer in New York has personally witnessed just how devastating intoxicated driving collisions can be. Even though driving while intoxicated is against the law and comes with harsh penalties, such as hefty fines and jail time, drivers who operate their vehicles while drunk or high continue to cause accidents, injuries, and fatalities at alarming rates.
Drunk drivers risk their own lives, as well as the lives of those whom they encounter on the road when they choose to get behind the wheel. Crashes involving drunk drivers often involve severe or even catastrophic injuries and, in some cases, are deadly. While it may be easier to prove negligence on the part of a drunk driver, these types of cases may present many difficulties for injured victims and their families.
It is for this reason that those who sustain injuries in drunk driving accidents, as well as their family members, may have grounds to file a lawsuit for their losses and injuries.
Our New York DUI car crash attorneys understand the challenges faced by victims and their loved ones. We are fully committed to utilizing our valuable resources to provide our clients and their families with the maximum amount of compensation in order to help them financially recover. If you have lost a loved one due to the actions of a drunk driver, a wrongful death attorney can help you collect compensation for the costs related to your family member’s accident.
When people are injured by intoxicated drivers, they should contact a car accident attorney in New York at their earliest convenience to preserve their legal rights. If you were injured in a collision caused by another person, contact our Woodbury drunk driving accident attorneys at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.
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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.
