New statistics by the Department of Transportation show that New York City is one of the safest areas in the country, with traffic accident fatalities here having dropped to their lowest levels for the past two years. Yet, Last year, the city recorded a small increase over the previous year.
Driver in New York Church Van Accident Had Revoked License
The driver of a church van involved in a deadly crash on the New York State Thruway last year, was driving under a revoked license that had been suspended at least 25 times. Bernard Lattibeaudierewas driving the 16-passenger minivan on September 18th, 2010. OnJanuary 18, he was charged with first-degree felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and traffic-related charges.
Decrease in Construction Accidents in New York City in 2010
Blame it on a more vigilant Department of Buildings or increased pressure from New York construction accident attorneys. Statistics by the New York Department of Buildings show that 2010 was a very safe year in the construction industry,with a 28% drop in construction accidents in the city last year.
First Construction Accident Fatality of 2011 in Queens
Just last week, the Department of Buildings released a report that showed a decline in construction accidents in New York City in 2010. A few days into 2011 and the city recorded its first construction accident fatality, this time in Queens.The accident occurred at a construction site when a concrete wall collapsed, killing a worker.
