Suspected Driver Arrested After New Rochelle Hit-and-Run Accident

When someone is involved in a New York pedestrian accident, that driver is expected to remain on the scene of the crash so that the police and other rescue personnel can arrive and do their jobs properly.  When someone flees the scene of a crash, he or she has committed a crime.  Unfortunately, that’s what police suspect occurred over the weekend when a teen was hit and seriously injured in a New Rochelle hit-and-run accident.  The alleged driver was subsequently found and arrested on suspicion of differing criminal charges.

According to the authorities, this New Rochelle hit-and-run accident occurred on Saturday night at approximately 8:15 p.m.  A man was driving his vehicle near the intersection of Center Avenue and Huguenot Street when he crashed into a 13-year-old boy who was in the area at the time.  The boy was seriously injured and the driver fled, but police eventually caught up with him a few miles later.  He was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident that caused a serious injury, which is a felony.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our support for the teen who was injured in this New Rochelle hit-and-run accident.  We hope that the police investigation leads to a fast and fair result.  In addition, this New Rochelle pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

If the alleged facts regarding this New Rochelle hit-and-run accident are accurate, then the man who was arrested could face serious penalties.  He could also face a New York personal injury lawsuit if the family of the boy who was hurt decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and their case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their losses.

If you or someone you love has been injured, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for more than 40 years.  Contact The Fitzgerald Law Firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.  

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