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Bad Drivers A Threat To People On and Off The Road

Posted on May 12, 2011

As is often the case in wrongful death or injury incidents, the victim is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Aggressive drivers are a threat to anyone in their path, both on and off the road. In a recent NYDailyNews.com news article, it was reported that a 22 year old pizza delivery man was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

As stated in the article, "A 22-year-old pizza delivery man died after he was mowed down by a hit-and-run driver on a Brooklyn street Thursday, cops and witnesses said. Luis Torres was at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 59th St. on his bike delivering pies for Amnon Kosher Pizza when he was hit by a Budget box truck, police and family said."

Sadly, negligent and/or aggressive drivers are not only a threat to themselves. When required safety practices are not followed, the end result is often serious injury or death. The victims may be occupants in a car or they may be pedestrians simply going about their business in the vicinity of the dangerous driver.

The hit-and-run driver attempted to flee the scene but was eventually apprehended by police. The victim was taken to the hospital but attempts to save his life were unsuccessful. He leaves behind a wife and son who must now deal with the consequences of this tragic incident.

When drivers fail to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, the end result can be life changing for all parties involved in an accident. If negligence leads to the death of another person, compensation may be available to the family of the victim. Auto accidents claim the lives of thousands of individuals each year, many of whom are not even riding in a motor vehicle. Drivers must be aware of their surroundings at all times to reduce the chances of being involved in a serious accident.

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