Yonkers, NY – Car Accident Kills 1, Injures Several on Tuckahoe Rd above Sprain Brook Pkwy
Yonkers, NY (December 2, 2022) – An accident involving multiple vehicles and a Bee-line bus happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1. The wreck happened above the Sprain Brook Parkway on an overpass on Tuckahoe Road.
Information provided by preliminary reports shows that a BMW lost control and crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, striking a police sergeant in an unmarked vehicle.
The BMW then continued and struck a Westchester County Bee-Line bus with 30 passengers. The police sergeant was transported to the hospital where he later lost his life.
The BMW’s driver along with several people who were on the bus sustained injuries in the accident. Authorities in Yonkers continue to investigate the details of the incident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
New York Car Accidents
There are more than 6 million car crashes that occur throughout the United States each year. In any multi-vehicle car crash, it is vital that injured victims get the help they need to recover from their injuries. If you were hurt in a crash, you may greatly benefit from filing a personal injury claim for financial compensation. An attorney can help you by performing an independent legal investigation and preserving evidence pertinent to your case.
A lawyer may help you by reviewing:
- Police reports
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- Drug/alcohol testing reports
- Eyewitness accounts of the crash
- Videos of the crash
- Photos from the scene
- Police vehicle footage
- Crash history on the roadway where your wreck happened
- And more.
A skilled car crash lawyer in Yonkers will also aggressively negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurance company and prove your innocence in the crash. Especially if your injuries are severe, you will qualify for compensation that can help cover the costs related to medical care and other damages. In a violent, multi-vehicle accident victims may be left with severe injuries, including:
- Back/spine injuries
- Head injuries
- Shoulder/neck injuries
- Rib injuries
- And more
As one of New York’s best personal injury law firms, Metro Law has helped injured crash victims get optimum results when they file personal injury claims for compensation. We also work hard to help the surviving family members of those who have lost their lives in negligently caused accidents. Driver negligence comes in many forms, including:
- Distracted driving
- Texting and driving
- Fatigue
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Inexperienced driving
- intoxication
When you have lost a loved one due to driver negligence, you deserve to be able to financially recover without incident. At Metro Law, our wrongful death lawyers in Yonkers have decades of experience helping bereaved families recover after losing loved ones in accidents. Call our law firm at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you. Our firm fights diligently on behalf of our clients and works tirelessly to ensure that your legal rights are protected.
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 identify any false information in the story or want the post 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. We hope awareness of these dangers allows our community to take precautions and avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business. This information is not 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.