Teenage cyclist injured in dump truck accident in New City

Kenworth dump truck involved in collision that injures teenage cyclist at corner of South Main and First Streets

NEW CITY, NEW YORK (August 27, 2024) – A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in an accident involving a dump truck in New City at the corner of South Main and First Streets.

New City police said the collision occurred around 2:10 p.m. Wednesday. The cyclist was traveling north on South Main Street when he was struck by a dump truck traveling in the same direction.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to assist the victim. He was taken to Westchester Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the dump truck remained on site and cooperated with police. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Liability for dump truck accidents in New York

Dump trucks can weigh significantly more than passenger cars. They pose a number of unique hazards for pedestrians and passengers in smaller vehicles. According to Engineering News-Record, “accidents involving dump trucks heavy enough to require towing increased 9%, reaching 8,206 in 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available.” Dump truck drivers should take a number of steps to avoid collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists.

• Dump truck drivers should be well rested before hitting the road.
• Dump truck drivers should check their blind spots before turning.
• Dump truck drivers should use their indicators to draw the attention of pedestrians and cyclists.

All dump truck drivers must exercise extreme caution to avoid collisions. New York State Highway Code 1146all drivers must exercise due caution to avoid collisions with pedestrians, bicyclists and pets on the road. If a dump truck driver fails to slow down to avoid collisions with a bicyclist, this may be the basis for a negligence claim. Victims of truck accidents usually suffer very serious injuries.

• Bone fractures
• Head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage

Many of the injuries associated with dump truck accidents are not immediately apparent, which is why it is so important for victims to seek medical attention as early as possible. Even if a person's physical injuries heal completely over time, it is common for those affected to suffer long-term psychological damage. Any person injured in a dump truck accident may be able to obtain some measure of justice through a civil lawsuit.

Legal advice after dump truck accidents in New York

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC wish the victim of this New City dump truck accident and his family the best. We hope he makes a full recovery. What went wrong needs to be thoroughly investigated. Anyone with additional information should contact police.

Have you or someone you care about been injured in a dump truck accident in New City? You may have a legal claim. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help you in any way we can. It is very important to us that accident victims receive the support and justice they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any kind of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach us anytime at (516) 908-9792.