Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY – 7-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Pedestrian Crash

Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY (February 28, 2019) – A 7-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being struck and injured by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, February 27, in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn. Police stated that while the injured child, identified as Steven Sanfilippo, of Graniteville, was initially reported to be in critical condition, his injuries now appear to be non-life-threatening.

The accident was reported to have occurred along 56th Street, between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue at approximately 3:30 p.m. According to the boy’s father, Sanfilippo had been walking in the aforementioned area with his mother when a vehicle came out of nowhere and hit the child.

Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the victim to NYU Langone Hospital with a broken leg and a deep gash to his head. The driver of the vehicle involved has been taken into custody as police currently continue their investigation into the incident.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York

Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY – 7-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Pedestrian Crash

Our most genuinely heartfelt sympathies are wholeheartedly extended to Steven Sanfilippo, first and foremost. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents in New York commonly result in very serious injuries or death, especially when the victim is a young child. At this time, it is extremely important to realize that victims or their loved ones may likely have very significant rights in terms of recovering compensation for injuries.

Our New York accident attorneys at Hach & Rose have dedicated their lives to assisting those who have suffered due to the actions of a negligent motorist or other entity. As members of the community, we understand that there is absolutely nothing as overwhelming as a sudden injury or loss of a child, and we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.

If you or your child has been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident due to another party, 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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