51-year-old Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident
- April 28, 2022
- Barnes Admin
51-year-old Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident
Bronx, NY – A 51-year-old, Elizabeth Wolmart, was killed after being hit by a Mercedes Benz while walking in a crosswalk on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The accident occurred on the corner of Burke Avenue, across from Eastchester Garden House.
According to police, Zavee Georges was driving a white Mercedes Benz and made a left turn onto Burke Avenue, hitting Wolmart. She was transported to the hospital where she later died. Georges was arrested at the scene.
Pedestrian Accidents
Over 6,000 pedestrians are killed in accidents each year. In this horrible accident, the family of the victim should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding this collision. This includes reviewing:
- Video from any buildings on this corner
- Driving records
- Vehicle blind spots
- Driver accident history
- Evaluation if the crosswalks are located and striped per code
- Timing of traffic signals
- Inspection of intersection
- All eyewitness accounts of the accident
- Accident history at intersection
- Phone and texting records of the driver
- Any testing of driver for alcohol and drugs
- Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs
- Police accident report
Unfortunately, irresponsible drivers cause thousands of pedestrian accidents every year.
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield right of way
- Texting and driving
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Inexperienced driving
- Fatigue
- Alcohol or drug involvement
- Backing up unsafely
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Location of Crash – Burke Avenue, across from Eastchester Garden House