Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Multiple Cars on I-490 in Rochester, NY
Many pedestrian accidents on NY roads prove fatal. One reason for this is that pedestrian accidents tend to occur very suddenly and without warning. Whether the pedestrian accident involves a driver losing control of their vehicle and leaving the roadway or a person attempting to walk across a busy road without waiting for a traffic signal, the end result is often catastrophic for the pedestrian.
Since pedestrians are unprotected by the body of a car, it is especially important that anyone walking on a sidewalk or near a roadway be aware of their surroundings. Moreover, if you have any young children who walk to school in the mornings, take the time to teach them about looking both ways before crossing the street. Although the family members of a person who is killed in a pedestrian accident may be able to pursue damages through a wrongful death lawsuit, no amount of money will ever truly make up for the loss of your loved one.
It is rare for a pedestrian accident to occur on a busy highway. Yet that is exactly what happened on I-490 in Rochester, New York. A man was struck by multiple vehicles on a section of the highway just underneath the Alexander Street Bridge.
NJ State Police received a call about a car accident and dispatched troopers to the area. When law enforcement got to the scene of the accident, they found the victim lying in the roadway and unresponsive. Emergency medical responders later pronounced the victim dead and said that he died due to massive trauma suffered when he was hit by cars traveling at a high rate of speed on the highway.
Authorities investigated the fatal pedestrian accident and determined that the victim may have jumped from the bridge above I-490 prior to being struck by cars in the westbound lanes of the highway.
If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident in New York, you should talk to a qualified personal injury lawyer immediately. The experienced, knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at the LaDuca Law Firm are prepared to assist you with your case and answer any questions you might have. Contact us anytime to schedule a consultation at our office in Rochester, NY.
