Queens, NY – DEP Employee Killed in Fatal Accident on Lefferts Blvd

Queens, NY (July 7, 2023) – A DEP employee was killed in a fatal accident that took place near a Queens intersection in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 6.

According to Queens officials, the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in the Richmond Hill section of the city. Police confirmed that two sewer maintenance workers were in a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) truck when they were involved in a collision with a Mercedes Benz at the intersection due to reasons that are still under investigation. The accident caused extensive damage to both vehicles and left debris scattered all over the intersection.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. An employee who was a passenger in the DEP truck, identified as a 38-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained both head and bodily trauma. He was rushed to the hospital but tragically passed away there. The DEP truck driver, identified as a 40-year-old man, sustained minor injuries. The 24-year-old driving the Mercedes was also hospitalized but is in stable condition.

The roadway was blocked near the intersection for some time. This led to delays until the scene was cleared.

No further details have been released, but police continue their investigation into the accident. It is not known if anyone was charged for their role in the collision.

We offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident. We also hope that the injured parties receive a full and speedy recovery.

Fatal Accidents in New York 

Accidents happen every hour of the day within the state of New York, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe in nature. On average, approximately 292 people are killed in fatal accidents throughout New York every year. If you have lost a loved one in what you believe was a preventable accident, it is important that you immediately seek the help of a dedicated legal advocate.

Losing somebody you love in a fatal accident can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. From the moment that you find out that a loved one has been taken from you, you may be grieving your losses and wondering how you will move forward financially. Luckily, with the help of an attorney, you can move forward with a wrongful death claim against another party or parties. There are several parties who are capable of bringing a wrongful death claim, such as the following:

• A spouse of the deceased
• A child of the deceased
• A parent of the deceased

Speaking with a Queens wrongful death attorney can help you get back on your feet when you need assistance the most.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a fatal accident on their own. This is why, for you and your family, speaking with our attorneys at The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C. can help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible. You have many rights and options, as well as resources that we can provide you with during these difficult times. You have every right to receive damages after a fatal accident. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 to find out what options you have at this time.

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.