Racing Mercedes Near Radio City, Piloted by Drunk Driver, Injures Five

Pedestrians in front of Radio City Music Hall got a show they weren’t expecting this past weekend. According to the NY Daily News, they witnessed two Mercedes’ racing before one of them slammed into a hotel shuttle bus, injuring several. “It was horrific,” said one witness of the scene.

The driver of the wrecked Mercedes was apparently racing his high-end car with another similar vehicle. He ran a red light and broadsided the shuttle, which was heading east on 50th street, bound for the airport. It was about 4:40 a.m. and as the passengers were headed to catch their early morning flights, Imran Ahmed of Jersey City, was apparently still celebrating from the night before.

One passenger of the bus was partially ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle. A group of bystanders lifted it off of him so he could escape.

“His bones had to be crushed,” said one of the good Samaritans. “I’m surprised he survived that.”

In all, the bus driver and four of his passengers had to be transported to Bellevue Hospital. All had serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Ahmed has been charged with vehicular assault, DUI, and aggravated unlicensed driving.

There’s no doubt that drunk drivers pose a risk to any and everyone who they share the road with. This goes for other drivers, pedestrians, and their own passengers. And while we all know the risks of drunk driving, many of us don’t realize how dangerous they can be until we’ve become their victim.

When someone makes the conscious decision to get behind the wheel after drinking, they are accepting responsibility for any accidents they might cause. This acceptance of blame might not be conscious, but it goes with their decision to break the law and drive drunk, knowing the risks are always present.

Following an accident like this, the drunk driver will face criminal charges and subsequent penalties—but frequently, they will be forced to take responsibility in other ways.

If you are injured in a car accident and the other driver was intoxicated, they can be held financially responsible for your injuries. This means that you could be entitled to compensation for the results of the accident.

The New York City auto accident attorneys of Omrani & Taub know how a drunk driver can change your life dramatically, and we are here to help.

Contact the law offices of Omrani & Taub to discuss your accident with one of our attorneys. We offer a free consultation to explain your legal options.