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West Babylon, NY (April 03, 2021) – A passing car struck and killed a female pedestrian in West Babylon on Friday, April 2nd.
Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department reported that Lindenhurst resident, Mumtaz Malik, 81, was walking across Route 109 at the intersection of East Drive when she was struck by a 2019 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound at about 8:40 a.m.
Malik was pronounced dead after her arrival at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mrs. Mumtaz Malik, at this time.
Pedestrian Fatalities in West Babylon
The state of New York is registered as holding the fourth-largest fatal pedestrian accident rate in the entire country. As measured in 2019 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 121 deaths and thousands of injuries were caused by pedestrian accidents, more than 30 of which took place in Suffolk County.
Losing someone you love in a New York car accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever faced. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a fatal collision that was caused by another party. This is especially true if a teenager was killed in one of these accidents. If you have lost someone close to you as a result of an accident, you should have an attorney on your side.
Our New York accident attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in accidents. We understand how overwhelming a collision can be and the impact that it can have on every aspect of your life. If you have lost someone close to you, you may be eligible for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact a wrongful death attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information.
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