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location of the Bronx auo accidentWere you or someone you love struck by a commercial vehicle in the Bronx? Pedestrians have no steel frame, airbags, or seatbelts to protect them. When the vehicle involved is a delivery van, box truck, construction truck, bus, utility vehicle, rideshare support vehicle, or other company-owned vehicle, the injuries are often catastrophic. Knowing your legal rights early can make a major difference in protecting your future.

A recent Bronx crash highlights the danger. According to published reports, a 71-year-old woman was left in critical condition after a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van displaying a Citi Bike decal allegedly struck her and her husband while turning at Broadway and West 225th Street in Marble Hill. Her husband was also injured. Reports indicated the driver remained at the scene while the investigation continued. Incidents like this can raise important civil liability questions separate from any criminal investigation.

The Bronx is one of New York City’s busiest boroughs, with constant traffic near major corridors such as the Cross Bronx Expressway, Grand Concourse, Bruckner Expressway, Fordham Road, and dense neighborhood streets where pedestrians and commercial traffic interact every day. When companies put speed, schedules, or profits ahead of safety, innocent people can pay the price.

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Linden Boulevard the new Boulevard of deathRecent fatal hit-and-run crashes along Linden Boulevard, a major roadway that runs through Brooklyn and Queens, have drawn renewed attention to a troubling reality: some New York City streets develop a documented history of serious crashes, injuries, and fatalities. When a corridor spanning multiple boroughs becomes widely recognized as dangerous by residents, elected officials, and city data, the question inevitably arises: can the City itself be held legally responsible?

A Pattern That Raises Legal Questions

Two fatal crashes within days, one involving a young child and another involving a pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles, have intensified concern about this stretch of roadway. Linden Boulevard serves densely populated neighborhoods across both boroughs, carrying heavy traffic while also functioning as a daily pedestrian corridor.

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New-York-City-scaledNew York City recorded one of the lowest first-quarter traffic fatality totals in more than a century, with 42 deaths reported across all road users in early 2026. Pedestrian fatalities dropped to 23,  the lowest first-quarter number since recordkeeping began, while deaths among occupants of cars and trucks also reached historic lows.

City officials credit Vision Zero street redesigns, expanded enforcement, and automated camera systems targeting speeding and red-light violations. On paper, the trend is encouraging.

But from a legal perspective, the story is more complex.

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Maimonides ambulance A 44-year-old woman was struck and killed early Thursday morning at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue O in Brooklyn when an ambulance making a left turn hit her as she crossed the street (see video below). According to reports, the ambulance did not stop after the impact. Surveillance footage shows the moment of the collision and bystanders rushing to help, while authorities continue to investigate whether the driver realized what had occurred. The ambulance has been identified as being operated by Maimonides Medical Center.

Incidents like this are deeply troubling, not only because of the loss of life, but because they involve a vehicle entrusted with providing emergency care. When an ambulance is involved in a fatal hit-and-run, the legal and factual issues become significantly more complex, and families are often left with urgent questions about accountability and their legal rights.

Families should speak with experienced trial attorneys immediately. These cases move quickly, and critical evidence such as surveillance footage, vehicle data, and witness accounts can disappear within days.

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Brooklane Hospital in BrooklynA 4-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV on Thursday morning outside Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. According to police, the tragic collision occurred around 11:10 a.m. on March 5, 2026.

Authorities say the child had just left the urgent care center with his mother when he suddenly broke away from her and ran into the street. Witnesses reported that he was attempting to cross Rockaway Parkway when he was struck by a Ford SUV traveling along the roadway. The driver did not remain at the scene and continued driving.

The child’s mother reportedly picked him up and rushed him into the nearby hospital within moments of the collision, but despite the proximity to medical care, the boy died shortly afterward.

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Canal street is dangerous to pedestrians and cyclistsCommunity members, street-safety advocates, and families of crash victims recently gathered on Canal Street to hold a vigil honoring the 21 people who have lost their lives in traffic crashes along the corridor over the years. The event was organized to remember the victims and to highlight the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers traveling along one of Manhattan’s busiest and most complex roadways.

Canal Street stretches across Lower Manhattan, connecting major traffic routes including the Manhattan Bridge and the Holland Tunnel approaches. With heavy vehicle traffic, delivery trucks, buses, cyclists, and thousands of pedestrians moving through the area daily, the corridor has long been considered one of the city’s most challenging streets from a traffic safety perspective.

A High-Risk Corridor for Pedestrians and Cyclists

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New York CityNew York City’s transportation policy continues to evolve as officials seek to reduce traffic deaths and redesign streets to prioritize safety. On March 3, 2026, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn appeared before the City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to testify about progress under the New York City Streets Plan and the city’s next steps to improve street safety.

From the perspective of our NYC car accident lawyers, these policy discussions are significant because they directly influence the safety of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders across the five boroughs.

Historic Drop in Traffic Deaths Since Vision Zero

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New York City’s streets are once again at the center of public policy. At a February 13 press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the relaunch of the Streets Master Plan, originally enacted by the City Council in 2019 to require measurable progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure. The plan had stalled under former Mayor Eric Adams. Now, the new administration has pledged to restore coordination between agencies and bring the city closer to its Vision Zero goals.

From the perspective of experienced NYC car accident lawyers, this is more than a transportation story. It is a public safety issue with direct consequences for injury victims and their families.

Why the Streets Plan Matters in Car and Truck Accident Litigation

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Morton Street and Seven Ave SouthA Manhattan grand jury has indicted a wrong-way driver on charges of criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving following a fatal pedestrian collision at Morton Street and Seventh Avenue South in the West Village.

A criminal prosecution addresses violations of the Penal Law. It does not compensate the victim’s family. The criminal case and any civil action proceed independently and serve different purposes. For families facing this type of loss, the central legal issue becomes what civil remedies are available under New York law.

1. Wrongful Death Action

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2025 year in review for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & MackaufThe 2025 Year in Review documents another extraordinary year for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, marked by record-setting verdicts, precedent-shaping settlements, and litigation that advanced safety and accountability across New York.

Throughout 2025, the firm secured results in cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, construction accidents, transportation disasters, premises liability, and sexual abuse, many of which rank among the most significant outcomes in New York State history.

Record-Setting and Notable 2025 Results

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