Fort Lee – Woman Struck and Pinned by Car Near George Washington Bridge
A woman from Fort Lee was sent to the hospital after her leg was pinned under an SUV that struck her near the George Washington Bridge Tuesday afternoon, November 26.
According to a report from Fort Lee Police Capt. Ricky Morkovic, an Acura RDX driven by a 31 year-old woman from Palisade, NY, was making a right turn from Hoytn Avenue north, onto Bridge Plaza north. The Acura then hit the 68 year-old victim who was crossing on a marked crosswalk.
Firefighters had to free the victim who was pinned underneath the front passenger-side tire, Mirkovic added. The victim was then taken to an area hospital for treatment of leg and head trauma.
The driver was issues a summons and the investigation continues.
We would like to send our sympathies to the victim. This incident must have been extremely scary and we understand the pains she is feeling. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are one of the most fatal types of crashes that happen on the roadways of New Jersey. In a report compiled by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit says that in 2017, there was a total of 179 pedestrian crashes which resulted in 35 injuries and 183 fatalities. 91 of these fatalities happened because the pedestrian was crossing at a prohibited area, and 40 fatal crashes happened while the pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk.
New Jersey law states that a driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals. Pedestrians must also obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections. Drivers and pedestrians who fail to follow these laws may face a hefty fine.
We urge drivers and pedestrians alike to observe and follow laws so that the roadways can be safer for everyone.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
