Lockport, NY (November 9, 2026) – South Lockport Fire Co. said a car struck a pedestrian in the 5700 block of South Transit Road.
The pedestrian was awake and alert at the scene, the fire company said. The crash, in Niagara County on November 9, remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Lockport, NY
NHTSA reports that 7,080 pedestrians were killed on US roads in 2024, 18% of all traffic deaths. Drivers must use due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians on a roadway (VTL § 1146(a)).
Anyone struck on South Transit Road can protect a claim by working through these steps in order:
- Get examined. Even if you feel alert, concussions and internal injuries can show up hours or days later, so a doctor should check you.
- Keep the evidence. Do not wash or discard your clothing and shoes, and look for cameras on nearby businesses, because recordings are often overwritten.
- Notify the right insurers. Your own no-fault insurer must get written notice by December 9, 2026. Do not give the driver’s insurer a recorded statement, and know that your own auto policy can apply even on foot.
- Expect a fault debate. If the driver blames you, a jury assigns each side a percentage of fault, and your recovery is cut by yours. A covered claim ends only when your percentage tops everyone else’s combined (CPLR § 1411(b)).
- Mark the filing date. File by November 9, 2029, three years after the crash (CPLR § 214), though waiting can cost footage and witness memories long before then.
What Our Upstate NY Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Do for You
A pedestrian injury can leave you facing hospital bills and an insurer’s questions before you have healed. Our pedestrian accident attorneys serving Upstate New York step between you and the adjusters, collect the evidence, and keep every deadline on the calendar.
We study the roadway, the vehicle, and the driver’s coverage, and we are ready to try the case if an offer falls short.
Why Lockport pedestrians struck by a driver choose Stanley Law Offices:
- Serving Upstate New York families for 45+ years
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Our Rochester office, at 510 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604, is closest to Lockport. Dial 888-997-3889 or visit our contact page to set up a conversation.
