The Bellerose resident was struck on Old Country Road near Mall, authorities say
CARLE PLACE, NY, (December 06, 2024) - A Bellerose woman tragically lost her life after she was hit by a garbage truck near Roosevelt Field Mall in Carle Place early Friday, according to Nassau County police.
Mahiat Hossen, a 21-year-old resident of Bellerose, was fatally struck by a 2016 Mack garbage truck on Old Country Road in Carle Place early Friday, according to police.
The woman—identified as Mahiat Hossen, age 21—was struck along Old Country Road near the intersection with Glen Cove Road around 5:30 a.m. Hossen was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police medics, authorities said, adding the driver of the garbage truck, a 2016 Mack, remained at the crash site and spoke with officers.
No other person was hurt in the collision, officials confirmed.
There was no information available on whether the driver would face any charges.
The Homicide Squad is investigating the crash.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Candice Bond, an experienced commercial accident attorney, said that in such cases, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect the rights of a victim.
"Commercial accidents are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents," said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
"A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver."
"Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting driver background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process."
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
The family of Mahiat Hossen may pursue compensation for damages such as costs associated with the death, loss of income and companionship, and other hardships.
"A death to a family member after an accident is both tragic and devastating to a surviving family. The grief, shock, and anger can be overwhelming," said Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline.
She added, "Aside from the emotional suffering of those left behind, the death of someone close can have devastating financial implications. Loss of income and funeral costs alone can have tragic consequences when a family member is lost."
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