Four car accidents in a three month span along Route 9 by Susan Lane in Cortlandt, NY have residents calling for an investigation. Two of the crashes resulted in fatalities, including the death of a Canadian truck driver last week. Residents of the neighborhood had already started circulating a petition to install a traffic light prior to the latest accident.
The road in this quarter mile stretch is reportedly very narrow with limited sight distance. In addition, it is one of only a minimal number of entrances to the small community, which makes it a must use for Cortlandt residents.
The New York State Department of Transportation is investigating whether the installation of a traffic light is appropriate.
The Westchester County, NY Car Accident Attorneys at Gallivan & Gallivan have represented individuals injured in car accidents in the New York area for over forty years. Please contact us for a free consultation.
Website Resources:
Residents raise traffic safety concerns in Cortlandt along Route 9 near Putnam border, Journal News, Robert Marchand, November 22, 2009.
