Queens, NY – Injuries Reported in Car Crash at 69th St & Metropolitan Ave
Queens, NY (May 1, 2023) – Around 3:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, May 1, a car accident with injuries occurred at an intersection in Queens.
According to Queens Police, the accident happened at the intersection of 69th Street and Metropolitan Avenue. Police confirmed that two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they suddenly entered the intersection at the same time. The vehicles collided due to reasons that are not yet known, causing severe damage. Tow trucks were called to the scene to remove damaged vehicles.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. EMS crews were seen assisting one or more parties at the scene who sustained injuries. Their current conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for some time after the accident. This led to delays until police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this collision. We hope that they receive a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in New York
Car accidents are always growing on our roads in New York. Unfortunately, as these serious accidents increase, so does the likelihood that they will result in injuries. Car accidents happen in many common areas throughout the state of New York. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., it was estimated that approximately 40% of all car accidents involved intersections, which is the largest category of car accidents right next to rear-end accidents. There are many reasons for serious car accidents on New York roads, which include the following:
- Distracted driving, such as texting behind the wheel
- Fatigued driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Speeding
If you have been hurt in a collision that is not your fault, speaking with an attorney is in your best interests.
The aftermath of a car accident can be a scary and confusing time in your life. You may be met with a wide array of questions that are difficult to answer on your own. For instance, you may wonder what deadlines you need to meet in your claim, as well as what evidence you need to prove that one or more parties are at fault for your accident. Getting back on your feet after a collision is not always the easiest thing to do. This is why speaking with a Queens car accident attorney is the best decision that you can make as you move forward.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., we are here to help you and your family after you have been seriously injured in a car accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling on physical, emotional, and financial levels after a collision. Our attorneys are here for you as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 for more information as you work on your claim.
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.