Automobile Injury

Police Van Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NYC – A 53-year-old male pedestrian was fatally struck by a police van on Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights at approximately 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Allegedly, the police vehicle was transporting prisoners when it hit the man standing in the center median on Eastern Parkway. The victim was rushed to Kings County Hospital, but could not be saved.

A motorist’s recklessness could result in fatal consequences. If you or a family member has been a victim of a car crash in NYC, seek the legal assistance of Silberstein & Miklos, PC to fight for the justice you deserve. Their committed attorneys offer free consultation through their website or via 1-877-ASK4SAM.

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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