Bronx, NY – Car Accident on Cross Bronx Expy Near White Plains Rd

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Bronx, NY (May 12, 2021) – At 5:45 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, May 12, a car accident occurred on a highway in the Bronx.

According to police, the accident happened on the Cross Bronx Expressway around the area of White Plains Road. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the southbound lanes of traffic when they collided for reasons that are not yet known. This led to extensive damages to the vehicles involved.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were hospitalized with various injuries.

The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation continues.

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

Car Accidents in New York 

Highways are one of the most dangerous places in the entire state of New York and also a common place for car accidents throughout the state. Every year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents took place throughout the state of New York, with many of these collisions happening on our highways. Some of the most common causes of highway-related accidents in New York include distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have suffered from enormous harm and wonder where you can turn after a car accident, you should seek the immediate help of an accident attorney.

Being injured in a New York car accident can turn your life upside-down. This is especially true if you have suffered from serious injuries including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, paralysis, burns, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause them to spend time away from the workplace as they focus on their recovery. Nobody should ever have to stand alone after a car accident. Because of this, victims are urged to seek immediate legal help.

Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted those injured in serious accidents over the years. The aftermath of a car accident can leave you feeling alone and confused, which is why you should have a skilled attorney by your side. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of losses. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information.

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.