Staten Island, NY (November 2, 2026) – At about 4:55 a.m. on November 2, the FDNY received a report of a car crash on the New Jersey-bound side of the Staten Island Expressway near Exit 12 for Todt Hill Road and Slosson Avenue, according to a department spokesperson.
EMS took one person to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton. The spokesperson did not specify the person’s condition.
Initially, the two right-hand lanes of the New Jersey-bound side were closed while emergency crews responded, according to emergency transmissions.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Staten Island Car Crash Claims in New York: Five Common Questions
The NYPD’s September 2026 collision report counted 111 motorists injured and 1 killed in Staten Island crashes that month. Anyone hurt in a crash like this one has legal options.
What should I do first after a crash on the expressway?
See a doctor the same day, even without pain, since symptoms can appear later. Ask police for the crash report number and photograph the vehicles and the scene.
Who can be held responsible for a car crash in New York?
The driver and the vehicle’s owner, and sometimes others, depending on what investigators find about the road, the vehicle, or another driver.
Can I still recover if police have not said who caused the crash?
Possibly. Fault is decided from the evidence, and New York’s motor vehicle rule bars recovery only when your fault equals or exceeds the defendants’ combined fault (CPLR § 1411(b)).
What if a government agency played a part?
A notice of claim against a city or state agency is due within 90 days, by January 31, 2027 (Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e; Ct. Cl. Act § 10).
How long do I have to file a claim?
Three years from the crash, which is November 2, 2029 (CPLR § 214). No-fault notice is due sooner, by December 2, 2026 (11 NYCRR 65-1.1).
Contact Our Staten Island Car Accident Attorneys
Founding attorney Arkady Frekhtman, named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2017, leads our Staten Island auto accident attorneys. The firm represents injured people across all five boroughs.
We investigate the crash, deal with the insurers, and prepare each claim for trial from the start.
Why Staten Island drivers and passengers choose Frekhtman & Associates after a car crash:
- $900M+ recovered for injured New York clients across more than 25 years of practice
- $69,225,000 auto accident jury verdict, one of the largest in New York State history
- Free 24/7 consultations, including home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel
- Personal callbacks from founding attorney Arkady Frekhtman
- Russian-language services available
- Zero fees unless we win your case
Our nearest office is in Brooklyn at 60 Bay 26th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Call 866-821-0718, ask about a home or hospital visit, or use our contact form.
