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truck side guards can protect pedestrian and cylcists liveThe recent fatal truck crash involving a 15-year-old Citi Bike rider on East 14th Street is raising significant legal questions about commercial truck safety, driver responsibility, and the effect of a New York City exemption that allowed the truck to operate without a side guard designed to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

15-year-old Daria Serkov was killed on September 18, 2026, after a hydro-excavation truck traveling west on East 14th Street turned right onto First Avenue and struck the electric Citi Bike she was riding with another teenager. The precise circumstances remain under investigation, and the truck driver had not been criminally charged as of September 21.

The crash is particularly notable because the truck reportedly did not have a side guard. The New York City Business Integrity Commission had granted the vehicle a waiver from the City’s side-guard requirement in 2023.

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Location of the e-bike accident that killed a teenager and injured anotherA tragic collision involving an electric Citi Bike and a sanitation truck in Manhattan’s East Village has left a 15-year-old girl dead and a 16-year-old girl injured, once again highlighting the potentially devastating consequences when cyclists and large commercial vehicles share New York City streets.

According to Streetsblog, the two teenagers were riding together on an electric Citi Bike near East 14th Street and First Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on September 18 when they were involved in a collision with a Peterbilt truck. Both teenagers were transported to Bellevue Hospital, where the 15-year-old later died. The 16-year-old reportedly suffered a leg injury and was listed in stable condition.

The truck driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Vision Zero reimagined coverNew York City has announced a major expansion of its Vision Zero street-safety initiative, introducing more than 100 commitments intended to reduce pedestrian deaths, serious injuries and dangerous driving throughout the five boroughs.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the 10-year “Vision Zero Reimagined” plan on September 15, 2026. The initiative calls for changes to the way New York City addresses speeding and repeat dangerous drivers, intersection design, oversized vehicles, e-bikes and scooters, and the safety of municipal vehicles.

For the millions of New Yorkers who walk, bike or drive on city streets, the proposals could eventually result in significant changes to both street design and the measures used to identify and address dangerous driving.

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location of the deadly truck accident in manhattan, New YorkA 77-year-old man was killed and two women were injured Thursday morning when a flatbed truck mounted a sidewalk near the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown, according to news reports.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. on September 10, 2026, at the busy intersection of Canal Street and Bowery. Police said the truck, which was carrying a large load of wooden pallets, had exited the Manhattan Bridge and was attempting to turn right onto Bowery when it jumped the curb and struck three pedestrians.

The man who was killed was identified by his family as Jun Ting. The two injured women, ages 52 and 71, were transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The truck reportedly continued down Bowery and collided with another vehicle near Hester Street before stopping.

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location of the Queens fatal dump truck accidentA New York City Department of Transportation worker was recently arrested after police say he fatally struck a mother of two while operating a city dump truck in Queens. The tragedy is a painful reminder that when a crash involves a municipal vehicle, grieving families often face a legal deadline many do not know exists: the 90-day Notice of Claim requirement.

For families dealing with shock, funeral arrangements, children, and financial uncertainty, waiting too long can seriously damage their right to recover compensation.

If the Crash Happened on March 10, 2026, When Is the Deadline?

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location of the deadly queens garbage truck accidentA 19-year-old woman was fatally struck by a private sanitation truck while crossing the street at Roosevelt Ave. and 62nd St. in Woodside, Queens. According to reports, the driver was turning when the collision occurred. The victim died at the scene, just blocks from her home.

Incidents like this raise immediate legal questions about driver negligence, visibility, right-of-way, and the responsibility of private sanitation companies operating large vehicles in dense city streets. For families dealing with the aftermath of a fatal garbage truck crash, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions they will make.

1. Focus on Lawyers with Garbage Truck and Heavy Vehicle Experience

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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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New_York_City_Department_of_Sanitation_logoA fatal early-morning car and truck collision on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is raising significant legal questions regarding potential municipal liability tied to alleged improper snow removal operations. on the Long Island Expressway in Queens is now raising serious legal questions regarding potential municipal liability for alleged improper snow removal operations.

According to published reports, 50-year-old livery driver Carlos Asitimbay lost control of his vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on February 6 while traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near the Van Wyck Expressway. Sources indicate that less than two hours earlier, a sanitation vehicle may have pushed snow and ice from the shoulder into an active traffic lane, a practice prohibited on highways due to higher travel speeds and increased risk of loss-of-control crashes.

After striking the median and coming to rest perpendicular to traffic, Asitimbay’s vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, where he later died from catastrophic injuries.

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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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location of the fatal queens bicycle accidentThe family of a Queens cyclist killed last week in Flushing is searching for answers — and accountability — after what police say was a preventable right-turn crash involving a pickup truck.

According to the NYPD, 48-year-old Xi Zheng was riding westbound on Sanford Avenue when he was struck by a Ford F-150 making a right turn from 160th Street. Zheng, who was biking to work as he routinely did, was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

“He was on his way to work on a bike,” said Zheng’s nephew, Jacky Huang. “He always biked to work. We’re just all trying to make sense of it.”

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