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Prima Donna restaurant might have some responsibility in the death of the pedestrianExploring wrongful death, personal injury, and bar liability after an alcohol-fueled, intentional vehicle attack

A horrifying incident in Queens left 16-year-old Jhoanny Alvarez dead after, prosecutors say, a man intentionally drove his Chevrolet Suburban into a group of people outside the Prima Donna Restaurant in the early hours of September 15, 2025. The Queens District Attorney has since charged 38-year-old Edwin Cruz Gomez with murder, attempted murder, and related counts. Police report that Cruz Gomez’s blood alcohol concentration measured 0.137% after the crash.

When a violent act with a motor vehicle results in death, victims’ families face two separate paths to justice: criminal prosecution and civil recovery. In addition to a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, the family may have grounds to pursue Dram Shop liability against any establishment that negligently sold or served alcohol to the driver before the attack. In catastrophic cases involving alleged intentional conduct and intoxication, a thorough civil investigation can mean the difference between partial and full accountability.

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Martense ave and 102nd street in Queens where the pedestrian accident occuredAn allegedly drunk and unlicensed driver has been arrested in Queens after a violent crash left two pedestrians — a 13-year-old girl and a 72-year-old man — seriously injured. The incident underscores the devastating consequences of drunk driving and highlights the dangers that negligent motorists pose to innocent pedestrians.

Details of the Crash

According to NYPD reports, the collision occurred on September 14, 2025, around 8:05 p.m. at Martense Avenue and 102nd Street in Corona. A 40-year-old man behind the wheel of a 2013 white Honda sedan struck both the teenager and the senior as they crossed the street.

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The East New York Intersection where the accident occuredA shocking crash in East New York has raised serious questions about liability and accountability. According to reports, a 15-year-old—far too young to drive legally—was behind the wheel of a stolen black Honda Accord when he struck a 71-year-old pedestrian standing on the curb at Pennsylvania and Hegeman Avenues.

Video footage shows the vehicle traveling the wrong way before going airborne, slamming into a utility pole, and injuring the pedestrian. The teenager fled the scene on foot just as police vehicles, which had been pursuing him, arrived. Moments later, the mangled car burst into flames. The victim was rushed to the hospital in stable condition, while the teen was later arrested and charged with grand larceny, reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, and other crimes.

Beyond the Driver: Could the Police Share Responsibility?

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Canal street is dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists

Between 2020 and 2024, three people were killed and more than 200 others — including 23 who suffered severe injuries — in crashes along Canal Street. The combination of heavy traffic, narrow sidewalks, and complex intersections has long made this corridor one of the most hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.

Now, Canal Street is finally slated for a long-overdue safety overhaul. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has unveiled a comprehensive redesign proposal aimed at reducing crashes, easing pedestrian congestion, improving bicycle connections, and expanding public space.

As attorneys representing victims of car accidents in New York City, we know just how dangerous Canal Street can be for vulnerable road users. The numbers confirm what victims and their families already understand all too well: without meaningful infrastructure improvements, serious accidents are inevitable.

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police car Suffolk CountyTwo 66-year-old women were injured Tuesday afternoon in Huntington, Long Island, NY, when a 2020 Mazda began rolling backward on a sloped driveway. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver was exiting the vehicle when it moved; her arm was run over as she tried to re-enter. The passenger’s leg was also run over while attempting to get out. Both were treated at Huntington Hospital; one injury was described as serious but not life-threatening. Police say the car also rolled through bushes and struck another vehicle. The reason the Mazda moved has not yet been explained.

As New York car accident lawyers, here’s how we analyze an incident like this and the options available to injured passengers.

Key Liability Questions

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Fatal-Queens-IntersectionA tragic accident occurred in Queens on Sunday afternoon when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 39th Avenue and 30th Street, according to the NYPD.

What Happened

Police reported that at approximately 12:48 p.m., a 38-year-old woman was walking in the south crosswalk when she was hit by a 2020 Ford Transit van. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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Hit-and-Run-Injury-in-Lake-RonkonkomaA 13-year-old boy riding his e-bike was left seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in Lake Ronkonkoma on Tuesday night, adding to the troubling rise in e-bike accidents across Suffolk County. According to Suffolk County police, Travis Wertovitch of Ronkonkoma was struck around 8:30 p.m. while riding north on Hawkins Avenue. A southbound driver in a 2012 white Ford Fusion made a left turn onto School Street and hit him before fleeing the scene.

Wertovitch was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police later arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with the crash.

As NY bicycle accident lawyers, we are all too familiar with the devastating consequences of e-bike crashes and hit-and-run collisions. These cases present unique legal challenges that require attorneys with trial experience and a deep understanding of both traffic law and the fast-evolving world of e-bike regulations.

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deadly-Bronx-intersection-of-Bruckner-Blvd-and-Leggett-AveA devastating truck accident in the Bronx claimed the life of 32-year-old Dilmania Lopez de Rodriguez, a wife and mother, who was fatally struck while crossing Bruckner Boulevard near Leggett Avenue in Longwood.

Police say the crash happened around 12:10 a.m. Tragically, the truck struck Lopez de Rodriguez, who was later pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital. The truck driver never stopped, and investigators are still searching for the vehicle and its operator.

A Dangerous Intersection Despite a Major Redesign

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Car Accident NYNew York lawmakers are advancing bold new legislation that could reshape traffic safety by targeting chronic speeding and reckless driving. The proposed bills would require repeat traffic offenders to install Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology in their vehicles—an innovation that caps vehicle speed using GPS and posted limits.

As NYC car accident attorneys, we know firsthand that excessive speed is one of the most dangerous factors on our city streets. These proposed measures have the potential to save countless lives by forcing the most dangerous drivers to slow down.

What the Proposed Legislation Would Do

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Gates and Wilson where the Boorklyn Car Accident occuredA tragic car crash in Bushwick has brought renewed attention to the dangers of reckless driving and high-speed police chases in densely populated neighborhoods. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Juan Lopez, 33, of Cypress Hills, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges after causing a fatal collision while fleeing police in May 2024.

Reckless Fleeing Ends in Tragedy

According to prosecutors, police attempted to stop Lopez for speeding around 5:25 a.m. on May 26, 2024. Instead of pulling over, Lopez accelerated his black 2018 Mercedes-Benz sedan to nearly 75 mph, running a red light at Gates and Wilson Avenues. Moments later, he slammed head-on into a Honda Pilot traveling lawfully through the intersection at Central Avenue and Gates Avenue.

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