Legal news for New York personal injury attorneys— Suffolk County police probe the scene of a pedestrian accident.
Suffolk County, NY (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – A minivan struck and fatally injured one man in East Northport, Saturday, January 16, 2010, according to The Long Island Press. Suffolk County police officials reported to the scene Saturday afternoon, where the severely injured man lay in the road.
Police reported that a Dodge Caravan minivan had struck the male pedestrian, who had been walking in the eastbound lanes of traffic. The fatal and tragic accident occurred around 5:30 p.m., when authorities rushed to the scene.
The pedestrian was identified as 51-year-old Richard Barton, of East Northport, who had been on Pulaski Road approaching West Point Drive when the minivan slammed into him. It was not reported how fast the driver of the minivan was going at the time of the crash. Police identified the driver as 77-year-old Vinton Simms, resident of East Northport.
Emergency medical services (EMS) were called to the scene to assist with the injured. Barton was rushed to Huntington Hospital where doctors and nurses attempted to save his life. Simms was also taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Barton’s injuries proved fatal while in the care of medical professionals. Simms was treated for a knee injury and was released. There were no charges announced that were filed due to pending investigation. The minivan was possessed for a mandatory safety inspection.
Bridget Hom
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