Queens, NY – Officer-Involved Accident with Injuries at 144th St & 111th Ave
Queens, NY (April 6, 2023) – A car accident with injuries that involved an officer took place at an intersection in Queens on the morning of Thursday, April 6.
According to Queens Police, the accident happened at the intersection of 144th Street and 111th Avenue. Police confirmed that at least two vehicles were involved in a collision after entering the intersection, though it is not known why or how they collided. One of the vehicles was allegedly identified as a police cruiser, sustaining severe damages in the collision.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. EMS crews were called to the scene to help those with injuries. The injured victims were hospitalized, though their exact conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for an extended period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene so traffic could resume as normal.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the accident continues.
We want to offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have sustained injuries in this collision.
Car Accidents in New York
Car accidents have been on the rise over recent years in the state of New York. In one recent year, it was estimated that approximately 31 out of every 100,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized due to motor vehicle accidents within the state. Hundreds of thousands of victims experience the traumatic effects of car accidents each year within the state. Though these accidents can happen anywhere, intersections are some of the most common places for harm. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
The aftermath of a car accident can be a scary and confusing time in your life. As you work on your physical recovery, you may wonder how you are going to afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. There are many severe injuries that stem from New York car accidents each year, which include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Internal organ damage
- Broken bones
- Paralysis
These injuries can affect every aspect of your life, signaling a long road to recovery that you are not prepared to face on your own. Luckily, you have options with the help of a Queens car accident attorney on your side.
At The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., we are here to help you and your family after you have been hurt in a life-altering New York car accident. We understand the ins and outs of New York accident laws and will help you navigate the legal system for the first time. Our attorneys will help you get started as you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial damages. These include aspects like medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Queens at (718) 606-4099 to find out what we can do for you in your time of need.
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.