Nilsa Rivera, 62, killed in pedestrian collision on Clifford Avenue in Rochester, New York
Victim identified in deadly Clifford Avenue hit-and-run
No arrests have been made, and the Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call 911.
Woman set to be arraigned for 2018 deadly hit-and-run
Police say Patricia Sprague of Irondequoit didn't stop to help or call 911 after hitting 62-year-old Nilsa Rivera on Clifford Avenue in Rochester in March 2018. Sprague turned herself in about a month later.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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