Erie Vehicle Accidents (2007)

In 2007, there were 53 people killed in fatal auto accidents in Erie 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 Erie, 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 Erie, NY (Erie 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: Erie County, NY (2007)


Case #: 360005
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360024
Cheektowaga, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 81, 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Cheektowaga Accidents]


Case #: 360095
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 69, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360136
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, 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. 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360070
Elma, NY: In this Erie 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: Elma Accidents]


Case #: 360106
Amherst, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 83, 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: Amherst Accidents]


Case #: 360724
Alden, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 20, 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Alden Accidents]


Case #: 360211
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360248
Cheektowaga, NY: In this Erie 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. 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: Cheektowaga Accidents]


Case #: 360200
Colden, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 48, 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 when theIn this Erie County accident a male was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. 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: Colden Accidents]


Case #: 360252
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 50, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360205
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Buffalo have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360177
Hamburg, NY: In this Erie 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. 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: Hamburg Accidents]


Case #: 360209
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360347
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 39, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360349
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360319
South Wales, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 17, 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: South Wales Accidents]


Case #: 360287
Orchard Park, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for South Wales 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: Orchard Park Accidents]


Case #: 360569
Hamburg, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 46, 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: Hamburg Accidents]


Case #: 360452
Orchard Park, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 19, 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: Orchard Park Accidents]


Case #: 360486
Evans, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 26, 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: Evans Accidents]


Case #: 360454
Brant, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 39, 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: Brant Accidents]


Case #: 360510
Orchard Park, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 71, 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: Orchard Park Accidents]


Case #: 360482
West Seneca, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 53, 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: West Seneca Accidents]


Case #: 360628
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 43, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360464
Lancaster, NY: In this Erie 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. 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 Erie 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: Lancaster Accidents]


Case #: 360521
Hamburg, NY: In this Erie 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: Hamburg Accidents]


Case #: 360691
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 42, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360562
Lancaster, NY: In this Erie 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. 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: Lancaster Accidents]


Case #: 360643
Eden, NY: In this Erie 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Eden Accidents]


Case #: 360716
Lackawanna, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 13, 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: Lackawanna Accidents]


Case #: 360638
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 31, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360672
Evans, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 23, 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. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Erie 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: Evans Accidents]


Case #: 360734
East Aurora, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 41, 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: East Aurora Accidents]


Case #: 360798
Evans, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 22, 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: Evans Accidents]


Case #: 360792
Alden, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 55, 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Alden Accidents]


Case #: 360873
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 41, 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 361060
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 75, 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. 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360777
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie 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 accident statistics for Buffalo 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 360783
Brant, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, age 32, 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: Brant Accidents]


Case #: 360884
Hamburg, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 49, 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Hamburg Accidents]


Case #: 360833
Amherst, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 77, 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: Amherst Accidents]


Case #: 361222
Amherst, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 69, 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: Amherst Accidents]


Case #: 360831
Depew, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 31, 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: Depew Accidents]


Case #: 360893
Akron, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 36, 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. The severity of the injuries may have been increased when theIn this Erie 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Akron Accidents]


Case #: 361204
Amherst, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 22, 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: Amherst Accidents]


Case #: 361101
Orchard Park, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 51, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. 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: Orchard Park Accidents]


Case #: 361038
Grand Island, NY: In this Erie 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. 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: Grand Island Accidents]


Case #: 361069
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for Grand Island have no information about a vehicle air bag. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Erie 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: Buffalo Accidents]


Case #: 361045
North Collins, NY: In this Erie County accident a female, 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: North Collins Accidents]


Case #: 361055
West Seneca, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 20, 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 was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: West Seneca Accidents]


Case #: 361185
Hamburg, NY: In this Erie 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. 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: Hamburg Accidents]


Case #: 361181
Buffalo, NY: In this Erie County accident a male, age 58, 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 Hamburg 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 died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Buffalo Accidents]


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