Bronx, NY (September 14, 2026) – A woman was critically injured early Monday morning after a rear-end collision involving two vehicles on the southbound Major Deegan Expressway near the West Fordham Road exit in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
According to reports, the crash occurred just before 1:40 a.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound struck the rear of another vehicle moving in the same direction. Authorities said the force of the impact ejected the driver of the vehicle that was struck, a 26-year-old woman, from her car. Emergency medical crews responded to the scene and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in critical condition with serious injuries.
Reports indicate that the other driver involved remained at the scene and was taken into custody, and that criminal charges have been filed in connection with the collision. Any such charges are allegations, and every driver is presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise in a court of law. The precise circumstances that led to the crash, including speed and highway conditions at the time, remain under investigation by authorities, who have not released a final determination of what caused the two vehicles to collide.
We hope those injured are able to make a full recovery.
Understanding Your Rights After a New York Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions on New York’s highways can cause devastating injuries, particularly at highway speeds where an occupant may be ejected or subjected to severe trauma. Under New York’s no-fault insurance system, a person injured in a motor-vehicle crash can typically seek reimbursement for basic economic losses through their own insurance, regardless of who caused the collision. When injuries rise to the level of a “serious injury” as defined by New York law, an injured person may also have the right to pursue a claim against an at-fault driver for the full range of harm they have suffered. Establishing negligence in these cases often depends on a careful review of the police investigation, witness accounts, and physical evidence from the scene, which is why many injured New Yorkers choose to speak with an experienced NYC personal injury lawyer before dealing with insurance companies on their own.
Depending on the facts of the case, injured parties in New York may be entitled to two broad categories of compensation:
- Economic Compensation: Covers measurable financial losses such as hospital bills, ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, lost wages, and reduced future earning capacity.
- Non-Economic Compensation: Accounts for less tangible impacts like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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