Manhattan, NY – Fatal Motorcycle Accident Involving Drag Racers on Henry Hudson Pkwy
Manhattan, NY (August 3, 2023) – One person was killed in a fatal motorcycle accident that took place on a major Manhattan highway on the night of Thursday, August 3.
According to Manhattan Police, the accident happened around 10:56 p.m. on Henry Hudson Parkway around the area of West 125th Street. Police confirmed that a 2017 BMW 328 and a black Mercedes C300 were drag racing in the area when they were involved in a collision with a motorcyclist. The vehicles fled the scene immediately following the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and other New York responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in the accident. They unidentified party was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to these injuries.
The roadway was completely blocked in the area after the accident. Police did not say if they found the responsible drivers who were racing when the accident happened.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was tragically taken in this accident.
Motorcycle Accidents in New York
Motorcyclists get to enjoy transportation from one destination to the next mixed with the open air around them. However, with this comes risks, as motorcyclists have few protections from harm in an accident with any type of vehicle. Between 2017 and 2021, it was reported that an average of 162 motorcyclists were killed in fatal accidents in New York every year. Other motorists neglect to watch out for motorcyclists or engage in reckless behaviors that take the lives of others in these tragic and horrific accidents. If you have lost someone you love in a motorcycle accident, speaking with an attorney is one of the best decisions that you can make.
The loss of a loved one in a preventable motorcycle crash can affect your life in many ways. These immense losses tend to leave families with questions as they grieve a loved one who was taken from them too soon. On top of this, families are left to keep up with the many bills that follow a fatal accident. Luckily, there are many parties who can be successful in bringing a wrongful death claim after one of these accidents. These include the following:
- Spouse of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Parents of the deceased
Speaking with a Manhattan motorcycle accident lawyer can help you understand what options are available for you.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys will stand by your side after you have suffered immense losses due to a fatal collision. We have handled motorcycle accidents in the past and will help you and your family move forward when you need it the most. The insurance company will try to take from you and your family by offering you so much less than you deserve. We are here to protect you during these difficult times. Please contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Manhattan at (718) 606-4099 for more information on how we can assist you.
Notes: When writing these accident news pieces, our writers rely on secondary sources. These sources are comprised of police and fire accident reports, news reports, and newspaper articles, as well as first-person testimonies from accident witnesses. Because of this, our team at The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C. has not independently validated the information regarding this accident. Please get in touch with our company to have any inaccurate information corrected right away. Please let us know if you want the post to be taken down from our website, and we will do our best to comply.
Disclaimers: In order to prevent being engaged in a tragic accident, we wish to encourage the people in our neighborhood to drive slowly and with caution. This news article is not meant to be a solicitation for business. Any information offered shouldn’t be regarded as professional medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post wasn’t taken at the location of the collision.