A deadly elevator accident in New York City on Christmas Eve has spurred NYC council members to take another look at the laws surrounding elevator safety.
Deadly Bicycle Accident in New York City Kills Young Woman
A devastating bicycle accident in the East Village earlier this month sent a cyclist to the hospital suffering from critical injuries. The 31-year-old woman was riding along First Avenue early on the morning of April 5th when she was struck by a delivery truck. EMTs arrived within minutes of the accident and were able to stabilize the victim, Kelly Hurley, and transport her to nearby Bellevue Hospital. Reports show she suffered head and body trauma during the collision.
Load Lifted By Crane Accident on Staten Island Claims Life of Worker
Falling objects accidents in New York City can be devastating. Tall construction cranes typically are massive machines that lift heavy loads overhead. These loads, which are suspended by cables and carry straps, can themselves pose a threat to construction workers and pedestrians passing by the jobsite if the loads are not secured properly and somehow break free from the carry straps. The latest deadly crane accident in New York City happened in the middle of last month. A 54-year old construction worker was killed on Staten Island when part of the load being lifted by a crane slipped free and struck him.
Fatal Truck Accident in New York City Ends with Arrest
A fatal truck accident in New York City late last month left one person dead and two other victims seriously injured. The accident happened on the George Washington Bridge at 2:20 on the morning of March 27th. The car in which the victims were travelling was completely destroyed in the crash. Three individuals were extracted from the twisted metal wreckage after EMTs arrived on scene. The driver of the truck fled before police arrived.
Dog Attack in Bushwick Leaves Man Scarred
A violent dog attack in New York City left a man with serious injuries late last month. Police responded to a distress call from an apartment in Bushwick were they found a 50-year-old man being attacked by two pit bull dogs. The officers couldn't pull the dogs off the man and were forced to euthanize both of them on the scene.
Malfunctioning Equipment Sparks High Rise Hotel Fire
A construction accident in New York City sent one person to the hospital after inhaling toxic smoke. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning (roughly 4 AM) in the high rise Trump International Hotel in Manhattan. Reports show that a malfunctioning piece of equipment in one of the apartment-style units that was undergoing renovations caught fire. The blaze quickly spread to the remainder of the room and forced the evacuation of the entire hotel.
Crosswalk Accident in Queens Kills 1-Year Old Girl and Injures Mother
A deadly crosswalk accident in Queens has claimed the life of a 1-year old infant and injured the girl's mother, leaving her in the hospital. The tragic life-altering crash happened on March 23rd at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 9PM. The little girl was in a stroller being pushed by her mother when a large Dodge Ram pickup truck turned into the crosswalk and struck them both. The little girl was killed instantly. Eyewitnesses report hearing the heart-rending sound of the stroller being crushed and the mother screaming for help.
