West New York, NY – Woman Died Following Fatal Crash at 60th Street Intersection

West New York, NY (June 29, 2019) – On Sunday, a woman died from injuries that she sustained in a fatal crash that took place at the intersection of 60th Street and Jefferson Street.

The accident took place around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. 24-year-old Fernando Batista had been driving a 2002 Acura north on Jefferson Street when he suddenly collided with a 2004 Infiniti that was headed west on 60th Street. Alyssa Matos was a passenger in Batista’s vehicle and was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition.

Three other people were hospitalized with various types of injuries due to the accident, including Batista and another passenger in his vehicle.

Police claim that the accident remains under investigation and that no charges have been filed.

Fatal Accidents in New York 

West New York, NY – Woman Died Following Fatal Crash at 60th Street IntersectionBetween the years 2012-2014, over 1,000 people were killed in fatal accidents in New York. These accidents take place every year for many reasons including drunk driving, distractions, speeding, and more. Losing a loved one is never easy, which is why we would like to take a moment to extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the woman whose life was taken in this accident. If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal accident in New York, you might have rights as you move forward with your wrongful death claim.

At Hach & Rose, our accident attorneys are here to offer their full support to you during one of the most challenging times in your life. If you believe that somebody you love has lost their life prematurely in an accident, we understand the emotional and financial turmoil that this might cause you. Please reach out to us at 212-779-0057 for more information on how we can assist you.

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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