Amityville, NY (February 22, 2026) – A catastrophic accident at a busy Long Island intersection claimed the life of a Queens man and left a Brooklyn woman injured on Friday night. The collision, which involved both a private SUV and a Suffolk County Transit bus, occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. at the corner of Broadway (Route 110) and Oak Street.
Suffolk County Police report that 61-year-old Pablo Serrano and 45-year-old Claralee Correa were traveling from the northwest corner to the northeast corner of the intersection within a posted crosswalk. As they crossed, an eastbound 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, driven by 76-year-old Juanita Scott, was turning left onto Broadway and struck the two pedestrians. Moments later, a 2010 Orion Suffolk County Transit bus, also turning left behind the Mercury, struck them a second time.
Emergency responders arrived at a chaotic scene where rescue efforts were reportedly complicated by entrapment. Mr. Serrano was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Correa was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. Neither driver was injured in the collision. First Squad detectives are leading the investigation, and the Mercury has been impounded for a mandatory safety inspection.
Pedestrian Accident in New York
When a pedestrian is struck by both a private vehicle and a public transit bus, the resulting legal landscape is exceptionally complex. Under New York’s “No-Fault” insurance laws, victims are generally entitled to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless of fault. However, in cases of “serious injury” or death, the estate of the victim has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against all negligent parties. In this specific incident, liability may be apportioned between the SUV driver, the bus driver, and potentially the municipality if traffic signal timing or road design contributed to the danger at the intersection.
Navigating a claim against a public entity like Suffolk County Transit requires strict adherence to specialized legal protocols. In New York, victims or their families must file a formal “Notice of Claim” within 90 days of the accident to preserve their right to sue a government agency. Failure to meet this short deadline can permanently bar a family from seeking justice. A New York pedestrian accident attorney acts as a dedicated advocate by securing vital evidence—such as GPS data and internal surveillance footage from the bus—to determine if the driver adhered to the high “duty of care” required of commercial vehicle operators.
Furthermore, New York follows a comparative negligence rule, meaning that even if there are disputes regarding the pedestrians’ movements, victims can still recover damages as long as another party shares some degree of fault. Because this crash involved a chain-reaction impact with a large transit vehicle, a thorough reconstruction is necessary to establish which impact caused the fatal injuries. Taking prompt action ensures that the family is protected from aggressive insurance adjusters and that their future is financially secured during this devastating time.
If you have questions about your legal rights after a pedestrian accident or a collision involving public transit, contact Stanley Law Office at 888-997-3889 for a free, private consultation. We are here to help you find the answers and support your family deserves.
