It's no secret that construction is a dangerous job but any time the pressure to meet a deadline or come in under budget outweighs the safety of individuals accidents are bound to happen. Unfortunately, that truth was illustrated with tragic clarity late last month as two separate fall from heights accidents in New York City killed two workers in one day.
Victim of Bicycle Accident in Queens Dies Days After Crash
A terrifying bicycle accident in Queens last month has turned tragic. One of the victims, a 55-year-old woman, has succumbed to injuries she suffered after being run over by a drunk driver. Nancy Pease was participating in the 28th Annual NYC Century Bike Tour last month with a large group of cyclists when she and several others were struck by 39-year-old Abel Antonio Pina Morocho. The cyclists were stopped at an intersection in Long Island City when Morocho smashed into a cluster of them.
Tragic Bus Accident in New York City Leads to a Shocking Discovery
A bus accident in New York that claimed the life of three people (including the driver) led a group of New York State Senators to investigate privately owned bus companies. What they found is absolutely shocking: Almost half of New York's charter bus companies have poor driving records. In fact, dozens of these companies have records so bad that they've been put on federal watch lists.
Bicycle Accident in Chelsea Sends Man to Hospital
An Uber accident in New York has sent a cyclist to the hospital with serious injuries. The 23-year-old victim from Rochester, New York was visiting the city, taking the sites on the back of a "shared" Citi Bike, at the time of the crash. This scary bicycle accident in Chelsea happened just before noon on September 24th as the cyclist was riding westbound on 21st Street. It's unclear what happened next but the man somehow collided with an SUV driven by an Uber operator.
Crosswalk Accident in front of Brooklyn School Leaves Boy with Broken Leg
A young boy was injured in a pedestrian accident in New York City earlier last month. The victim, who has remained unnamed because he is a minor, was struck by a car in front of a building housing multiple schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant. He was apparently crossing the street in front of 70 Tompkins Avenue in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn when a car failed to stop and struck him.
Truck Accident in the Bronx Leaves Pedestrian Dead
A tragic truck accident in New York City has claimed the life of an unidentified man last month. The collision happened around 7 AM near the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 193rd Street in the Bronx. Police investigating the fatal pedestrian accident haven't yet released many details but it appears as if the victim was crossing the street when the truck drove into him.
