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Queens, NY (April 27, 2021) – Around 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning, April 27, an officer was killed in a pedestrian crash on a highway in Queens.
According to police, the officer was working on the Long Island Expressway and diverting traffic near the area of the Clearview Expressway. He was suddenly struck by a vehicle head-on before the driver of the vehicle took off without stopping.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. Police confirmed that the officer, identified as 43-year-old Anastasios Tsakos, was taken to a Flushing hospital in critical condition but later died.
Police later found the driver who caused the accident, identified as a 32-year-old woman from Long Island. They discovered that she was under the influence when she struck the officer. She has since been charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while under the influence, and many other charges.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision 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 happen more commonly in New York than in many other states. Hundreds of pedestrians lose their lives every year in the state of New York due to the recklessness of others. Though drivers are urged to pay special attention to the roads around them so that these accidents can be avoided, this does not always occur. Losing a loved one is a reality that many families face every year. If you have suffered these losses, it is crucial that you seek the help of an attorney in your time of need.
The aftermath of a New York pedestrian accident can be a trying time in someone’s life, especially if you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to one of these accidents. As you grieve the loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Those who have suffered these losses should seek the immediate help of a wrongful death attorney in their time of need. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in accidents at www.mmspersonalinjurylawyers.com.
Our attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have assisted those who have lost loved ones in accidents over the years. We understand how challenging it can be to face the aftermath of a fatal crash and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for the help you deserve.
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