Westchester Vehicle Accidents (2006)

In 2006, there were 53 people killed in fatal auto accidents in Westchester County, NY. These wreck stemmed from various causes that include speeding, impaired driving, failure to keep a proper look out, following too closely, driver inattention and other kinds negligent conduct. Road hazards, weather conditions, time of day and equipment failures, may have also played a role in the accident or contributed to its seriousness.Many of the fatal accidents in Westchester, NY might have ended differently had the driver or the vehicle's passengers taking simple safety measures, such as wearing a seat belt. Other accidents would not have occurred but for the deadly role of alcohol and a drunk driver.

Thousands are severely injured throughout New York each year in vehicle accidents. If this has happened to you, you need the New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. at your side. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys are well-prepared to protect your rights and get you the money and benefits you are entitled to.

If you have been involved or lost a loved one in an accident in Westchester, NY (Westchester County), we extend our sympathies and realize no amount of money can ever replace your loss. But we can help families recover money for the injuries suffered by them. You have a limited amount of time to take legal action, so it is important to obtain legal help immediately. Timely action also helps the investigation, preserves valuable evidence and maximizes any potential recovery. Call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case. We will fight for you!

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Fatal Accident Details: Westchester County, NY (2006)


Case #: 360301
Ossining, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 84, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ossining Accidents]


Case #: 360013
Croton On Hudson, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 17, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Croton On Hudson Accidents]


Case #: 360041
Somers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 31, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Somers Accidents]


Case #: 360057
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 72, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 360083
New Rochelle, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 48, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: New Rochelle Accidents]


Case #: 360030
White Plains, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 43, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: White Plains Accidents]


Case #: 360103
Mamaroneck, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 37, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Mamaroneck Accidents]


Case #: 360084
Mount Vernon, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 52, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Mount Vernon Accidents]


Case #: 360150
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for Mount Vernon have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 360285
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360182
Rye, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 10, was a bicycle rider hurt in the accident. The victim had on a bike helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Rye Accidents]


Case #: 360269
Cortlandt, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 63, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Cortlandt Accidents]


Case #: 360284
Armonk, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Armonk Accidents]


Case #: 360968
Bedford, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The accident statistics for Armonk have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Bedford Accidents]


Case #: 360173
White Plains, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Westchester County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: White Plains Accidents]


Case #: 360290
Yorktown Hgts, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Yorktown Hgts Accidents]


Case #: 360420
Elmsford, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Elmsford Accidents]


Case #: 360421
Armonk, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Armonk Accidents]


Case #: 360432
Peekskill, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Peekskill Accidents]


Case #: 360471
Somers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 56, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Somers Accidents]


Case #: 360590
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 49, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360611
White Plains, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: White Plains Accidents]


Case #: 360571
South Salem, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: South Salem Accidents]


Case #: 360633
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 33, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360634
North Tarrytown, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 52, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: North Tarrytown Accidents]


Case #: 360641
Eastchester, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Eastchester Accidents]


Case #: 360849
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 360615
Mamaroneck, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 57, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Mamaroneck Accidents]


Case #: 360660
Bedford, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 43, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Bedford Accidents]


Case #: 360698
Cortlandt, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 17, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Westchester County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Cortlandt Accidents]


Case #: 360785
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for Cortlandt have no information about a vehicle air bag. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Westchester County accident a female was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 361264
Tarrytown, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 47, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Tarrytown Accidents]


Case #: 360773
South Salem, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 45, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: South Salem Accidents]


Case #: 360762
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360780
Dobbs Ferry, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 46, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Dobbs Ferry Accidents]


Case #: 360793
Briarcliff Manor, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Briarcliff Manor Accidents]


Case #: 360894
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 42, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 360987
Yonkers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Yonkers Accidents]


Case #: 360929
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Westchester County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360975
South Salem, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 48, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: South Salem Accidents]


Case #: 360979
Harrison, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 37, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Harrison Accidents]


Case #: 360969
Port Chester, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 27, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Westchester County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Port Chester Accidents]


Case #: 360971
Somers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 65, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Somers Accidents]


Case #: 360977
South Salem, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 89, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: South Salem Accidents]


Case #: 361187
Yorktown Hgts, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 71, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Yorktown Hgts Accidents]


Case #: 361191
Yorktown Hgts, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Yorktown Hgts Accidents]


Case #: 361058
Tarrytown, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 29, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Tarrytown Accidents]


Case #: 361159
Bedford, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Bedford Accidents]


Case #: 361110
Somers, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 84, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Somers Accidents]


Case #: 361188
Tarrytown, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 33, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Tarrytown Accidents]


Case #: 361156
Cortlandt, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 47, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Cortlandt Accidents]


Case #: 361179
South Salem, NY: In this Westchester County accident a female, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: South Salem Accidents]


Case #: 361296
Cortlandt, NY: In this Westchester County accident a male, age 41, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Cortlandt Accidents]


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