Homicide Squad Investigating 12-Year-Old’s Traffic Death on Long Island

A homicide squad is now investigating the death of a 12-year-old child on Long Island. The minor was struck and killed by a pickup truck, and this represents a terrible loss for the community. What can you do after a similar incident on Long Island? Could a Manhasset wrongful death attorney help you pursue meaningful compensation after a traffic fatality?

Conflicting Information About Crash That Claimed 7th-Grader’s Life 

Police say the victim “dashed” into a busy Flower Hill intersection before he was struck by a pickup truck driver. The authorities also noted that the child was not in a crosswalk, essentially implying that he was jaywalking. The pickup truck driver is reportedly a teenager, and the 18-year-old motorist remained at the scene after the collision. Officers noted that the teen cooperated with their investigation.

Although the Homicide Squad became involved in this investigation, they ultimately concluded that the 18-year-old driver had done nothing wrong. There were no criminal charges, and the teen did not face any other consequences.

The family launched a GoFundMe page after the incident, and this web page states that the teen driver was speeding before the impact. The GoFundMe page also notes that the minor was simply trying to “cross” the road, and this description conflicts with the “dashing” described by other sources.

The GoFundMe page has already proven successful, raising tens of thousands of dollars within the first few days. However, the family might also consider a personal injury lawsuit. If they can establish that the teen driver was speeding or engaging in some other type of negligence, they may be able to recover more compensation.

Another 12-Year-Old Struck by Train in New York

 Elsewhere in New York, a different 12-year-old was injured after an accident involving a train. The incident occurred days after the pickup truck crash, and police say that the train made a “sharp turn” before impacting the child.

The boy was walking along the tracks for unknown reasons when the train approached. After the initial impact, the boy’s leg was caught between two train cars. He survived after receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

Key Takeaways 

• Children may be more vulnerable to severe traffic accidents for various reasons
• Families may dispute official conclusions made by crash investigators
• A wrongful death lawsuit could be possible after losing a child in a car accident

Can a Manhasset Auto Accident Lawyer Help Me? 

If you’re mourning the loss of a family member after a traffic incident, a Manhasset auto accident lawyer might be able to help. A wrongful death claim could provide compensation for funeral costs, lost future wages, unpaid medical bills, and other damages. It may also provide families with a sense of justice and closure after these traumatic events. Contact Cohan Law, PLLC to expand on this important subject.

Sources:

 nbcnewyork.com/long-island/12-year-old-boy-fatally-struck-by-pickup-truck-on-long-island/6271574/

yahoo.com/news/long-island-police-identify-12-221600762.html