Ryo was struck and killed by a NYPD cruiser. (See the detail of the accident here.) If a general citizen caused the same kind of accident, the person would have to go to jail. But the driver, Darren Ilardi did not even lose his job at the NYPD after causing this accident because he was on the way to an emergency call. Don’t the drivers of the patrol car have to keep an eye on the pedestrian and the other cars when they have a siren and lights on?
Here is an article which an attorney talks about Ryo’s accident. According to him, New York Statute 1151 states “No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield.” In addition, New York Code 1152 states “Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.” He concludes his article saying that an attorney needs to review why the driver was unable to avoid the collision and whether or not the driver was exceeding the speed limit, distracted, or driving recklessly.
If you saw the accident or hear any stories from the witness, please contact us.
This accident was caused by the NYPD which is a public institution. Therefore, it is important for us to send our voice to the related government agencies in order to settle the case sooner and not to repeat the same tragedy. Please contact New York City Council members, New York State Assembly, New York State Senator and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney who represents New York’s 12th Congressional District.
The following is the list of the City Council members, the State Assembly and the State Senator who represent the area where the accident happened.
· Council member, Peter F. Vallone, JR: Contact form
· Council member, Jimmy Van Bramer :Contact form
· Assembly, Catherine Nolan: Online form
· Senator, Michael Gianaris: Contact form / [email protected]
There is not much chance to get an answer from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but it would not hurt to write him. Please see below for the letter I have written to Mayor Bloomberg.
Here is an article which an attorney talks about Ryo’s accident. According to him, New York Statute 1151 states “No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield.” In addition, New York Code 1152 states “Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.” He concludes his article saying that an attorney needs to review why the driver was unable to avoid the collision and whether or not the driver was exceeding the speed limit, distracted, or driving recklessly.
If you saw the accident or hear any stories from the witness, please contact us.
This accident was caused by the NYPD which is a public institution. Therefore, it is important for us to send our voice to the related government agencies in order to settle the case sooner and not to repeat the same tragedy. Please contact New York City Council members, New York State Assembly, New York State Senator and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney who represents New York’s 12th Congressional District.
The following is the list of the City Council members, the State Assembly and the State Senator who represent the area where the accident happened.
· Council member, Peter F. Vallone, JR: Contact form
· Council member, Jimmy Van Bramer :Contact form
· Assembly, Catherine Nolan: Online form
· Senator, Michael Gianaris: Contact form / [email protected]
There is not much chance to get an answer from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but it would not hurt to write him. Please see below for the letter I have written to Mayor Bloomberg.