New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog68-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Box Truck in the Bronx
By the NYC Truck Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
A 68-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a box truck in the Bronx on October 28th. According to police, the fatal collision occurred around 12:23 p.m. at the intersection of East 149th Street and Third Avenue in Melrose — a busy area known for heavy truck and pedestrian traffic.
Authorities said the victim was walking south across the crosswalk when a 2019 Isuzu box truck traveling west on East 149th Street struck him, causing severe leg injuries. Emergency responders transported the man to Lincoln Hospital, where he was initially listed in stable condition but tragically succumbed to his injuries later that evening at approximately 7:02 p.m. His name has not yet been released pending family notification.
The 40-year-old truck driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made as the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate.
Truck Collisions in Dense Urban Areas Pose Severe Risks
Truck crashes in densely populated boroughs like the Bronx often have devastating consequences for pedestrians and cyclists. Large box trucks have significant blind spots and require longer stopping distances, which can make crossing intersections especially dangerous for pedestrians when drivers are distracted or fail to yield.
As experienced New York City truck accident lawyers, our firm has represented numerous victims and families whose lives were forever changed by negligent commercial drivers and unsafe street conditions. These cases often involve complex investigations, requiring the preservation of surveillance footage, witness statements, and data from the vehicle’s electronic logging device (ELD) or GPS system.
Legal Options for Families After a Fatal Truck Collision
When a pedestrian is fatally struck by a commercial vehicle, surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. Compensation can cover funeral expenses, medical costs, and the loss of financial and emotional support. Identifying all liable parties — including the truck driver, employer, or maintenance contractors — is critical to obtaining justice.
Our Bronx auto accident attorneys are well-versed in litigating serious injury and fatal crash cases involving trucks, delivery vans, and other commercial vehicles throughout the borough. We have secured some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York for victims of negligent driving.
If your loved one has been injured or killed in a Bronx truck or auto accident, contact Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf at 212-943-1090 for a free consultation with our Bronx and NYC truck accident lawyers.
