Rochester Vehicle Accidents (2006)
In 2006, there were 17 people killed in fatal car accidents in Rochester, NY. These crashes were caused by a variety of factors including alcohol abuse, speeding, driver error and negligence. There were often contributing circumstances that exacerbated the seriousness of the collisions such as road hazards, weather conditions, equipment failures, and the involvement of multiple vehicles.While external circumstances may have contributed to the seriousness of the accidents, frequently factors completely within the control of the driver effected the outcome. Unfortunately, there were many fatalities in Rochester, NY that may have had a different ending had the driver been wearing a seat belt, and had alcohol not been involved.
Thousands are severly injured throughout New York each year in vehicle accidents. The Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. law firm has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. Victims and the families of those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging situation that is further complicated by the complex insurance laws and legal issues. By working with our experienced car accident lawyers, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.
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Fatal Accident Details: Rochester, NY / Monroe County (2006)
Case #: 360029
In this Rochester accident a woman, age 53, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360167
In this Rochester accident a man, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360151
In this Rochester accident a man, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360730
In this Rochester accident a woman, age 82, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360460
In this Rochester accident a man, age 59, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360617
In this Rochester accident a man, age 43, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360661
In this Rochester accident a man, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360757
In this Rochester accident a man, age 60, was a bicyclist involved in the accident. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 361376
In this Rochester accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360742
In this Rochester accident a man, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360850
In this Rochester accident a man, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360790
In this Rochester accident a man, age 53, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360814
In this Rochester accident a man, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 360808
In this Rochester accident a woman, age 30, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360886
In this Rochester accident a man, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 361345
In this Rochester accident a woman, age 26, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 361083
In this Rochester accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
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