Queens, NY – Tragedy struck in Queens yesterday afternoon when a teenage girl was killed and her younger sister seriously injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision. Authorities report that around 3:30 p.m. on June 26, an incident occurred on 46th Street close to 47th Avenue, near Woodside Intermediate School 125, involving a delivery truck that struck the two siblings.
The 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while her younger sister was rushed with critical injuries to Cornell Hospital. The truck driver initially fled the location but was located a block away from the accident site. Queens Police are actively investigating the crash to determine the sequence of events that led to this fatal encounter.
Every year, multiple pedestrian accidents in New Lost York City result in about 200 fatalities. These incidents are frequently attributed to negligent driving behaviors, including distraction, speeding, intoxication, and fatigue, despite extensive safety measures established for pedestrian protection.
Following such devastating events, families of the deceased have the right to pursue legal remedies against those at fault. A wrongful death claim can offer financial compensation for the losses suffered, including funeral expenses, medical costs, lost wages, and the intangible pain and suffering endured.
