Olean, NY – Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk Outside Hospital

Olean, NY (January 31, 2019) – Two pedestrians suffered at least minor injuries after being struck by a pickup truck outside of Olean General Hospital on Monday afternoon, January 28. The injurious collision was reported to have taken place at around 2:08 p.m. in the area of Main Street and Center Street in the town of Olean.

According to the Olean Police Department, two women had been attempting to cross the roadway in a crosswalk from Olean General Hospital to a Kwik Fill gas station when they were hit by a Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Silverado had been making a left turn from Center Street onto Main Street at the time of the incident.

The two injured pedestrians, identified as 50-year-old Loretta L. Ivanich and 59-year-old Debra A. Anderson, were immediately taken to OGH with lower body injuries. One of the victims was taken via ambulance as the other was transported on a cot by hospital personnel. The driver of the Silverado, identified as Timothy M. Stromecki, 34, of Olean, has been ticketed for failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian.

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Olean, NY – Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk Outside Hospital

Our sincere sympathies are extended to both victims, first and foremost, as we maintain hope for their full recoveries. New York pedestrian accidents are often critically injurious or fatal due to the vulnerability of the victim at the time of impact. While it can be extremely difficult, it is important for victims to understand that they may have very substantial rights at this time.

At Hach & Rose, we understand that there is almost nothing as challenging as dealing with the effects of a sudden accident. Our compassionate New York accident attorneys are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have as we are devoted to helping those who have suffered due to the inattentive actions of another party. If you have suffered an injury in a New York pedestrian accident, please don’t hesitate to call 212-779-0057 today.

Note: Secondary sources were used to create this piece and, because of this, the information included has not been independently verified. If you notice a factual issue with our posting, please bring it to our attention and we will correct or remove it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

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