Pedestrian Injured in Staten Island Accident
The FDNY got the call just before noon about a pedestrian hit near the westbound Exit 5 ramp on the Staten Island Expressway.
Candice BondOne person was injured when a pedestrian was struck on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island on November 2, according to the FDNY.
What Happened Near Exit 5 on the Expressway
The FDNY said it received the call just before noon about a pedestrian struck near the westbound Exit 5 ramp. The FDNY referred to the injured person as a pedestrian. Emergency transmissions initially described the person as being on a motorcycle. Emergency medical services responded, and authorities said one person was taken to a local hospital. The person has not been named.
What the FDNY Has and Has Not Released
The FDNY has not released the injured person's name or condition. No information has been made public about the circumstances of the crash or about any charges.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in New York usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your belongings. A damaged bike, phone, or clothes can be part of what insurance pays for.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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