Passaic County Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident
A Passiac County woman was killed in a pedestrian accident in Wayne after being struck by a car. 52-year-old Kathleen Sullivan was knocked down by a Mazda driven by Anthony S. Fusco as she walked at an intersection on the 23rd of December at about 7 in the evening.
She sustained severe injuries in the accident, and was rushed to St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the accident, and has asked anyone with any information on what happened at the scene of the crash, to come forward. Investigations will take a while to complete and we can only then expect a clear picture of what happened at the Hamburg Turnpike and Leonard Terrace intersection where Sullivan died.
There are many reasons why something like this accident could have happened. Unfortunately, driver error is one of the most frequent factors contributing to a pedestrian accident. A momentary lapse of attention can be enough to knock a vulnerable pedestrian down. Drivers can be distracted while eating or drinking something, talking or text messaging on their cell phone, turning on or changing the station on the radio, reaching for things in the back seat, or because of just plain tiredness and fatigue. The most common areas where pedestrian accidents tend to occur are near intersections which is where Sullivan was killed. Motorists need to be extra careful while driving around such areas. Besides, there are the usual factors that can often be seen in accidents like speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving in a drowsy state or aggressive driving. Sometimes, intersections are not designed to facilitate smooth movement of pedestrians, or crosswalks are not marked properly, contributing to a crash.
Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
Pursuing damages in a pedestrian accident lawsuit will involve proving that the motorist in question was negligent in his driving duties, and that the injuries sustained were a result of the negligent driving. Even in cases where the pedestrian was partially at fault, he can still be eligible for damages if it can be proved that his injuries were magnified because of the negligence of the driver. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, it helps to know that you have nights that can be protected with the help of a Passaic County pedestrian accident lawyer. Consult an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer as quickly as possible.
