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Harlem, NY (November 6, 2020) – Around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday evening, November 5, a fatal pedestrian crash occurred in Harlem.
According to authorities, the accident took place at the intersection of East 120th Street and Third Avenue when a man was struck by a passenger vehicle. Witnesses said that the driver swerved around another vehicle while driving through the intersection, which is when they struck the pedestrian. The vehicle was identified as a white Mercedes, which drove away from the scene and was found about three blocks away.
The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a 28-year-old man, was found unconscious by paramedics and police. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The driver was soon found and identified as 43-year-old Marcos Villegas. He now faces a charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for some time.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in New York
Pedestrian accidents are the most catastrophic accidents that take place on our roads due to the fact that they involve some of the most vulnerable parties. Pedestrians are more likely to lose their lives than many other parties on our roads. Between the years 2012 and 2014, approximately 300 pedestrians lost their lives in New York pedestrian accidents. Drivers are supposed to pay close attention to the roads around them. If you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian accident, it is important that you know where to turn.
Losing somebody you love in a pedestrian accident might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever dealt with. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will be able to afford to pay for the bills that continue to pile up. Nobody should ever have to worry about how they will afford to keep up with financial aspects after they have just lost someone close to them. It is essential that you speak with a skilled New York pedestrian accident attorney in your time of need.
At Miller, Montiel & Strano, our New York accident attorneys will assist you along your path toward justice after a pedestrian accident caused by another party. We believe that you should have legal help on your side during these difficult times and will ensure that your rights are being protected. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information on your options.
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