Backseat Passenger Dies in Highlands Single-Car Crash

Highlands, NY – A 21-year-old Hempstead man died in a single-car crash that took place on Route 6 in Highlands, New York at about 6:00 a.m. last Tuesday, August 25. Allegedly, the driver of a 2018 Infiniti with two passengers lost control, entered the center of Long Mountain Circle, and struck a tree. The backseat male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while neither the driver nor the front-seat occupant suffered any injuries. The Infiniti operator was charged with criminally negligent homicide.

A car crash is a traumatic and overwhelming experience especially to the victims involved especially if the accident was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car crash in NYC, reach out to a personal injury attorney who can assist you in recovering the full compensation you are entitled to. Take advantage of a no-financial-obligation consultation at Silberstein & Miklos, PC by calling 1-877-ASK4SAM or schedule an appointment here.

This post is intended to provide helpful information to improve the safety of those who live and work in the NYC area. We hope that it will help our readers avoid injury accidents and know what to do if they’ve been involved in one themselves. At Ask4SAM, sole goal is to help those who have been injured in an accident in one of the boroughs of New York City. Information in this post should not be considered solicitation, nor should it be construed as medical or legal advice.

Joe Miklos

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