Personal Injury Law

Medford Red Light Runner Causes Chain Reaction Auto Accident

Two Suffolk police officers suffered injuries in a Medford street intersection car accident after their marked patrol car was struck by a truck that had been hit by another car, which had run a red light. According to this news report (http://www.newsday.com/news/local/crime/ny-lidate1512651184apr14,0,638124.story), five cars were involved in the auto accident in Suffolk County at Route 112 and Express Drive South. The driver of an eastbound Mercury grand Marquis ran a red light and struck a northbound PT Cruiser. The Grand Marquis then hit a light pole and a Ford struck, which in turn crashed into the patrol car. The police car then struck a Toyota Corolla, officials said.

The officers and a passenger in their car were treated at a local hospital. The driver of one other car was also treated for injuries from the New York car accident. The driver of the Grand Marquis was cited for running a red light.

Street intersection safety is a serious problem in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2005 alone, nearly 9,200 people died and about 1 million people were injured in intersection related crashes in the United States. In addition, about 40 to 45 percent of all crashes occur at intersections or are intersection-related. According to 2005 data from the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, car crashes caused by red light running resulted in an estimated 805 deaths.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident caused by a red light runner or a negligent driver, please call New York's experienced auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP to find out how you can protect your legal rights and obtain fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss. We always offer a free and comprehensive consultation.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on May 22, 2009 (boomark / email).