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Yaphank, NY (January 26, 2021) – On Monday, January 25, a woman was killed in a fatal crash on a highway in Yaphank.
According to Suffolk County officials, the crash took place when a driver lost control on the Long Island Expressway. The crash happened at 2:20 p.m. when the vehicle was headed east on the highway when the 2004 Jeep collided with a 2018 Alfa Romeo.
18-year-old Katherine Sajbin, who was a passenger in the Jeep, as well as 40-year-old Violeta Sajbin who was a passenger in the front of the vehicle, were ejected upon collision. Katherine was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased.
Numerous other victims, including 22-year-old Franklin Sajbin and a 12-year-old in the Jeep, were also hospitalized. The driver of the Alfa Romeo, identified as 55-year-old David Cohen, was not injured.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Accidents in New York
Fatal accidents happen every year in the state of New York due to the negligence of other drivers. In just one year’s time, statistics showed that approximately 292 people lost their lives in New York car accidents, which took the lives of 1.6 out of 100,000 people living in New York. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye due to a wide array of reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. Losing a loved one is never an easy thing to endure, which is why you should have the help of an attorney.
The aftermath of a fatal collision can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. As you grieve the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay for the bills that pile up against you. New York car accidents happen in the blink of an eye and sometimes leave victims or their families feeling both helpless and alone. If you have lost someone close to you in an accident, you should never stand alone. It is important that you speak with a New York wrongful death attorney in your time of need.
At Miller, Montiel & Strano, our skilled and dedicated New York wrongful death attorneys have years of experience helping those who have lost loved ones in horrific accidents. We understand how traumatic a fatal collision can be and offer our help when you need it the most. We will help you obtain compensation for a wide array of losses. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 to find out how we can help you.
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