Yonkers, NY – Pedestrian Killed in Collision on Executive Blvd near Nepperhan Ave

Yonkers, NY (June 26, 2023) – A pedestrian lost his life in a traffic accident that happened in Yonkers on Friday morning, June 23. Police and EMTs were dispatched to the crash scene at around 9:35 a.m.

Authorities say the fatal hit-and-run accident took place on Executive Boulevard near the intersection with Nepperhan Avenue. A man from Yonkers, age 78, lost his life in the collision. 

He was struck and killed by a vehicle for currently unknown reasons. Police in Yonkers continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. 

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

New York Pedestrian Collisions

Even with a plethora of safety regulations and rules in place to preserve the lives and well-being of pedestrians and increase awareness among drivers, pedestrians keep getting hurt in car accidents each and every day. These collisions are often tragic and devastating. Common injuries include spinal cord damage, brain damage, and broken bones. 

Our New York pedestrian crash lawyers are familiar with the burdens that are often caused by pedestrian accident injuries. Familiarizing yourself with the events that led to your crash is vital, especially when you have to converse with insurance adjusters and attorneys so they can determine how to move forward with your New York personal injury claim. However, it is never advisable to talk to the insurance company before first talking to an attorney. This is in your best interest, as lawyers are here to help you recover full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses.

Working with a skilled pedestrian crash lawyer can help ensure that you can recover from the difficult aftermath of an accident. If the worst has happened, and you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident, a wrongful death lawyer can help you file a wrongful death claim for compensation. Our lawyers at Metro Law have over forty years of experience helping thousands of individuals to get the compensation and justice they are entitled to after wrongfully losing someone they love.

Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Yonkers work hard to make sure that families are able to protect and exercise their legal rights so they can get their lives back on track after such a devastating experience. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash, a wrongful death attorney can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can pay for funeral costs, medical care, and more.

The lawyers at Metro Law are available around the clock to help victims and their families by answering questions about their legal options, the outcomes of their cases, how much compensation they can expect, and more. Contact our New York personal injury lawyers at (800) 469-6476 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation.

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.