Queens, NY – Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Grand Ave
Queens, NY (June 3, 2023) – At 4:16 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, June 3, a pedestrian accident with injuries occurred on a roadway in Queens.
According to Queens officials, the accident happened at 85 Grand Avenue in the Elmhurst area of the city. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking in the area when they were suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are not entirely known. The driver of the vehicle allegedly remained on the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has only been identified as an adult male, was injured in the collision. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries, though his condition is not yet known.
A large portion of the roadway was blocked in the area for some time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene so traffic could resume as normal.
The investigation into the collision continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
We want to offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the pedestrian injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in New York
Pedestrians are, without a doubt, the most vulnerable parties on our roads in the state of New York. When a pedestrian becomes involved in an accident with any type of vehicle- especially a large one- serious injuries and damages are sure to result. In just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that 300 pedestrians were killed and over 15,000 people were injured in New York pedestrian collisions. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney immediately.
After a pedestrian accident, you will likely be met with questions that you cannot answer on your own. You should never choose to represent yourself after a collision but, instead, have the skilled help of an attorney on your side. An attorney will be able to help you with some of the following aspects of your case:
- Helping you gather the evidence you need in your claim
- Helping you comply with deadlines that are required of you
- Answering any legal questions you have
- Taking your claim to trial if it needs to go
You should never have to stand alone after a pedestrian accident. Speaking with a Queens pedestrian accident attorney is in your best interests during these difficult times.
The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be challenging to face. Our attorneys at The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C. are here to assist you after one of these accidents. We believe in helping you to work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial aspects. These include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. We will stand by your side every step of the way so that you do not have to face the complex legal system on your own. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 for more information on how we can assist you as you move forward with 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.