Dutchess Vehicle Accidents (2007)
In 2007, there were 21 people killed in fatal auto accidents in Dutchess 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 Dutchess, 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 Partners 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 Dutchess, NY (Dutchess 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: Dutchess County, NY (2007)
Case #: 360044
Lagrangeville, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a female, age 55, 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: Lagrangeville Accidents]
Case #: 360045
Millbrook, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 51, 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: Millbrook Accidents]
Case #: 360245
Fishkill, NY: In this Dutchess 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. 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: Fishkill Accidents]
Case #: 360277
Pleasant Valley, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a female, age 34, 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: Pleasant Valley Accidents]
Case #: 360343
Lagrangeville, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 22, 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: Lagrangeville Accidents]
Case #: 360370
Lagrangeville, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 40, 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: Lagrangeville Accidents]
Case #: 360381
Clinton Corners, NY: In this Dutchess 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. 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 when theIn this Dutchess County accident a male was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. 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: Clinton Corners Accidents]
Case #: 360489
Millerton, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 54, 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: Millerton Accidents]
Case #: 360461
Poughkeepsie, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, 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: Poughkeepsie Accidents]
Case #: 360490
Lagrangeville, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a female, 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. 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: Lagrangeville Accidents]
Case #: 360477
Millbrook, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 20, 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: Millbrook Accidents]
Case #: 360565
Hopewell Junction, NY: In this Dutchess 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: Hopewell Junction Accidents]
Case #: 360630
Red Hook, NY: In this Dutchess 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: Red Hook Accidents]
Case #: 360641
Clinton Corners, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 48, was a bicycle rider hurt in the accident. 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: Clinton Corners Accidents]
Case #: 360778
Pine Plains, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 21, 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 Dutchess 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: Pine Plains Accidents]
Case #: 360919
Millbrook, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 23, 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: Millbrook Accidents]
Case #: 360996
Rhinebeck, NY: In this Dutchess 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: Rhinebeck Accidents]
Case #: 360997
Verbank, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 25, 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: Verbank Accidents]
Case #: 360946
Pleasant Valley, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a female, age 61, 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: Pleasant Valley Accidents]
Case #: 361192
Fishkill, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a male, age 32, 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. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Dutchess 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: Fishkill Accidents]
Case #: 361144
Dover Plains, NY: In this Dutchess County accident a female, age 60, 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: Dover Plains Accidents]
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