Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Discusses Bensonhurst Hit-and-run

An alleged hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood left an elderly man seriously injured.

Accident Details

The accident occurred at 25th Avenue and 85th Street on Wednesday, March 2, at approximately 3:45 p.m. According to witness accounts, a motorist in a white sedan was attempting to turn on to 85th Street when his vehicle struck a 70-year-old man on a scooter. The motorist then left the scene of the accident.

Victim Transported to Hospital

First responders soon arrived to attend to the injured victim. He required transport to NYU Lutheran Medical Center. CBS 2 News reported that the man was in critical condition. A witness later told a reporter that the car allegedly sideswiped the scooter. She said that she herself had to jump back to avoid being hit.

Alleged Hit-and-run Motorist Sought

The investigation at the accident site continued for hours as the scooter and the victim’s personal belongings remained on the ground. Police were looking for a male motorist and a vehicle described by witnesses as a white sedan.

When a person suffers injury in a hit-and-run accident, it is important that law enforcement locate the perpetrator so that the motorist and his insurer are held accountable. When negligent conduct leads to injury, it is possible to file a civil lawsuit that seeks compensation for various losses, including, but not limited to, pain and suffering, certain medical expenses and possible lost wages.

If you or a family member is hurt in a crash, it is possible to discuss the matter from a legal perspective with a motorcycle accident lawyer in NYC. Our law firm will provide this consultation to you free of charge. To ask your questions, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.