Archive for May, 2010

Two teens injured in Utica auto accident

admin May 27th, 2010

May 27, 2010

WKTV reports that two teens were seriously injured in a Utica auto accident. According to witnesses at the scene, the vehicle driven by a 17-year-old male may have been traveling at speeds between 80-90 mph when it crashed into a tree.

The Utica driver and front-seat passenger suffered serious head injuries in the Utica auto accident. Two other passengers suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. One of the passers told Utica police that they were at a local bar before the accident. However, the owner denied the teens were in his establishment.

Police are investigating if alcohol played a factor in the Utica auto accident.

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If the teens were in fact drinking at a Utica bar, should the owner be held liable for the Utica auto accident?

If you or your teen has been injured in a Utica auto accident, the Utica auto accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Man faces several charges following Syracuse auto accident

admin May 20th, 2010

May 20, 2010

Syracuse.com reports that a man faces charges following a Syracuse auto accident.

Syracuse police began chasing a stolen minivan driven by an 18-year-old. Police followed the minivan down Glenwood Avenue and up Clyde Avenue when the minivan missed a turn and crashed into a house on Colvin Street.

A juvenile was also in the vehicle at the time of the Syracuse auto accident, and he was taken into custody at the scene. The Syracuse driver was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal possession of stolen property, which are both felonies.

This was the second time the minivan was stolen in a matter of days. The driver did not have time to change the locks after the first time.

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Why do you think the Syracuse police chase started? Do you think the Syracuse driver who was charged after this Syracuse auto accident had any ties to the first time the minivan was stolen?

If you have been involved in a Syracuse auto accident, the New York auto accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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Boy injured in Utica bicycle accident

admin May 13th, 2010

May 13, 2010

The Utica Observer Dispatch reports that a 14 year old boy traveling on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle in New Hartford. The Utica accident happened around 12:20 in the afternoon. The boy was riding on French Road when he entered a crosswalk at the intersection of Burrstone Road. He was struck in the New Hartford intersection by an eastbound car.

The Utica driver of the car was a 19-year-old. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital following the New Hartford auto accident to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The New Hartford auto accident is still under investigation.

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Do you think it is safe for teens to ride their bikes on busy New Hartford roads? Bicycles and cars are supposed to share the road, but this can often be a more dangerous situation for New York bicycle riders.

If your child or teen has been injured in a New York bicycle accident like this, the New York bicycle accident attorneys at William Mattar Law Firm can help you.

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