Bronx, NY – Car Crash on Cross Bronx Expy Leads to Injuries

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Bronx, NY (June 21, 2021) – At 12:15 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, June 21, a car crash with injuries occurred in the Bronx.

According to officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway around the area of White Plains Road and Westchester Avenue. Two or more vehicles were traveling on the highway when, for unknown reasons, they forcefully collided with one another. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not known at this time.

Two right lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accidents in New York 

Highways are known for being one of the most common places for car accidents in the entire state of New York. Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen in these areas due to the reckless acts of others within the state. Car accidents happen on major highways due to many different reasons including driver distractions, speeding, intoxication, fatigue, and more. If you have sustained injuries as a result of a car accident that was the fault of another party, you will have to show that the other party is at fault for your accident. This can be a difficult time in your life, which is why you should always seek the help of an attorney who has handled these types of claims in the past.

Being injured in a New York car accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. This is especially true if you have suffered from serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. As you get back on your feet on a physical level, you may wonder where you can turn financially. Injured victims should seek the help of a New York personal injury attorney in their time of need.

Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted those injured in car accidents over the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the midst of an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover aspects such as medical bills, lost income, therapy costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. We will stand by your side every step of the way as you navigate the legal system. Please contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information on your available options moving forward.

Notes: Our writers use secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include police and fire accident reports, news stories and newspaper stories, and first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the accidents. For that reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. If you do find any information that is incorrect, contact our firm to have a correction made immediately. If you would prefer the post to be removed from our site, let us know and we will accommodate you as soon as possible. 

Disclaimers: The attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. have strived to build a solid reputation in the local business community throughout the decades. These posts are written to bring attention to the dangers related to serious accidents in our region and hope that everyone uses caution when operating a motor vehicle. The photos used in this post were not taken at the accident scene. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

About the Author
Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller’s extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of construction site accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements.