Six People Seriously Hurt in Flatiron Taxi Crash
NYPD investigators believe a medical episode caused a taxi driver to lose control of his vehicle and barrel into several pedestrians. The wreck happened near the intersection of 29th and Broadway. Initially, the cab slammed into a building. Then, as the driver tried to turn onto Broadway, he missed the turn, hit a bicyclist, and […]
Famous Actor Recovering at Home from Car Crash
Admittedly, “famous” might be a rather grandiose adjective to describe the rebooted Walker: Texas Ranger and Supernatural star. But CW actor Jared Padalecki says he is “on the mend” following a serious car wreck. Padalecki, who offered no details about the wreck, except to say that he was a passenger, said he hoped to get […]
What Caused a ‘Surreal’ Car Crash on the Brooklyn Bridge?
The normally brutal traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge was even more brutal following a multi-vehicle collision that shut down the eastbound lanes for several hours and caused significant rubbernecking delays on the westbound side. Few details were available about the crash. Several vehicles were in several pieces on the bridge. A 30-year-old man, who was […]
Three Seriously Injured After Driver Hops Curb
Investigators believe that a 68-year-old man suffered a medical episode behind the wheel in the moments before he plowed into two people on the sidewalk and ravaged a local flower shop. This wreck happened near the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard and West 145th, in Harlem. The driver lost control of his car and barrelled […]
Deadly Fireball Wreck in Manhattan
In the wee hours of the morning, a driver apparently lost control of a BMW, flipped over a barrier, and landed on railroad tracks, where it burst into flame. The wreck happened near the intersection of 178th Street and Hudson Parkway. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. A passenger, […]
Is It Worth Getting an Accident Lawyer?
We’ll answer this question with a question. How much is your pain and suffering worth to you? If it’s not worth much, than no, getting a lawyer isn’t worth it. Any settlement will do. But if your pain and suffering means something to you and your family, than yes, getting an accident lawyer is definitely […]
As Seen on TV: Former American Idol Contestant Charged in Fatal DUI Crash
You might remember him as the promising contestant with a smooth voice, boyish charms, and racist friends. Now, 17-year-old Caleb Kennedy faces serious charges after he allegedly drove drunk, barrelled into a workshop, and killed a 54-year-old man. According to investigators, Kennedy was intoxicated when he caused this accident. The wreck happened about fifteen miles […]
Ridesahring Injuries: A Closer Look
Owning and operating a vehicle is very expensive in New York. That’s especially true if, as is often the case, the owner only gets behind the wheel a couple of times a week. Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services are very convenient for non-auto owners. Additionally, a significant number of Americans are partially disabled and […]
Serious Wreck in Conklin
The quiet atmosphere of this small town on the New York-Pennsylvania border was shattered by a two-vehicle collision that killed a 4-year-old child and injured several other people. This wreck, which involved a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2008 Dodge Charger, happened on Murphy Road near the Ketchum Road intersection. The vehicles collided head-on. The […]
Vehicle Collision Kills Long Island Woman
Authorities theorize that “speed and a traffic light violation” caused a fatal collision in upstate New York. But right now, they have little evidence to support that theory. The wreck happened in Stamford, at the intersection of Greyrock Place and Broad Street. A northbound Honda Civic hit a Toyota Rav 4 in the intersection. The […]