Brookhaven Vehicle Accidents (2007)
In 2007, there were 38 people killed in fatal car accidents in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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: Brookhaven, NY / Suffolk County (2007)
Case #: 360297
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 99, was a passenger in the vehicle. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. 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 #: 360668
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 47, 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 #: 360145
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. 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. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360419
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 69, 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 #: 360202
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 30, 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 #: 360076
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 16, 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 #: 360098
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 27, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The accident statistics for Brookhaven report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Brookhaven accident a man was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. 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 #: 360299
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 19, 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 #: 360302
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 39, 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 #: 360660
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 40, 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. 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 #: 360596
In this Brookhaven 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 #: 360730
In this Brookhaven accident a man, 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. 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360913
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 35, 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. The accident statistics for Brookhaven report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. 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 #: 360736
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 41, 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. The accident statistics for Brookhaven report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. 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 #: 360602
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 34, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not 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 #: 360735
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 57, 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 #: 360750
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 37, 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. 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 #: 360747
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 51, 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 #: 360749
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 47, 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 #: 360745
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 37, was a bicyclist involved in the accident. 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 360746
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 48, 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 361112
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 33, 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. The accident statistics for Brookhaven report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. 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 #: 361012
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 37, 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. 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 #: 360856
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 99, was a bicyclist involved in the accident. 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 #: 360862
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 46, 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. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Brookhaven accident a woman was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. 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 #: 360917
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 52, 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. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not 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 #: 361014
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 38, 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. 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 #: 361224
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 17, 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. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Brookhaven accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. 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 #: 360932
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 71, 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. 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 #: 361013
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 43, 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 #: 361111
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 25, 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 #: 361127
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 45, 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 361115
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 41, 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. The accident statistics for Brookhaven report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. 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 #: 361116
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 45, 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. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not 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 #: 361189
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 51, 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 361122
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 51, 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 #: 361238
In this Brookhaven accident a man, age 33, 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. 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 #: 361190
In this Brookhaven accident a woman, age 49, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not 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.
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