Queens, NY – Car Accident with Injuries at Grand Central Pkwy & Union Tpke Intersection
Queens, NY (August 6, 2023) – A car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Queens on the night of Sunday, August 6.
According to Queens Police, the accident happened around 10:53 p.m. at the intersection of Grand Central Parkway and Union Turnpike. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time, causing them to collide with each other. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The injured parties were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for some time after the accident. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
We want to offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the parties injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Car accidents have quickly become a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of New York. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in New York car accidents due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents happen in many different areas but intersections are some of the most common places. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., it is estimated that 50% of injury and fatality accidents happened at intersections. If you have sustained injuries due to a car accident, it is up to you to speak with an attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
Being injured in a car accident can leave you feeling helpless and alone. You may be left with a wide array of questions during these difficult times, which is why you should speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past. An attorney can help you answer some of the following questions after a collision:
- What evidence do you need to prove that another party is to blame for your accident?
- What deadlines do you need to meet in your case?
- Will your claim be settled, or will it go all the way to trial?
These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a dedicated Queens car accident lawyer for the first time.
Our attorneys at The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C. are here for you after your life has been turned upside-down due to a car accident in New York. We understand all of the ins and outs of accident laws and will stand by your side during these difficult times. Our attorneys will stand by your side as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 to find out how we can help 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.