There are many cars that travel on the streets of New York City, but many pedestrians also use those streets to get around the city. Although one would expect the streets to be safe for pedestrians, a newly released study has found that certain areas are particularly dangerous. Earlier this month, a 12-year-old girl was hit and killed by a minivan in lower Manhattan. According to reports, the car accident occurred as she was trying to cross nine lanes of traffic on Delancy Street. She was brought to a local hospital after the accident, but later succumbed to her injuries. The tragic accident serves as

posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A man who spent years reporting the news is now a part of the headlines. Longtime newsman Richard Threlkeld died earlier this month when his car crashed into a propane tanker. The car accident happened on Long Island. The 74-year-old man was taken to Southampton Hospital after the crash where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the propane tanker was not injured. Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Threlkeld spent time as a news reporter, anchor and bureau chief. He covered some of the biggest stories of the century, including the Vietnam War,

More than a year ago, a 27-year-old man was killed while riding his motorcycle in New York City. Now, the woman who struck and killed him has been sentenced. The accident happened along the West Side Highway. According to reports, the woman left the scene of the fatal car crash, but turned herself into police three hours later. The woman pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and has been sentenced to 60 days in jail. She will also serve three years of probation for the crime. According to the news source, the woman was given a lighter sentence because she was not