Blair County, PA (September 10, 2023) – A fatal car accident occurred along Interstate 99 in Blair County on Saturday afternoon.
State troopers in Pennsylvania said that a 69-year-old Philipsburg woman was struck and killed as she exited her vehicle on Interstate 99 northbound. Centre County reported that the woman served as the county’s chief deputy coroner.
After being involved in an accident in the southbound lane, troopers say she got out of her car and started walking toward the scene of the first collision. She was hit by a northbound car while crossing the freeway, according to state authorities.
State police said she was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Blair County Coroner.
It’s unclear if any other injuries occurred, though officers are continuing to investigate at this time.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the deceased woman’s loved ones.
Fatal Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania
The tragic data on pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania show that these accidents continue rising and worsening yearly. In fact, the frequency of deaths among pedestrians in Pennsylvania has actually increased by 21% since 2019.
Moreover, pedestrian fatalities throughout the country have also surged dramatically during the last decade. Preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows a 13% rise in road fatalities between 2010 and 2020, with a 54% jump in pedestrian fatalities over the same timeframe.
Common areas for pedestrian accidents to occur include sidewalks, crosswalks, and parking lots, but theoretically, these incidents can occur anywhere at any time. Since pedestrian accidents are so common in our state, the victims who sustain serious injuries in such a collision should be familiar with the law and their legal rights in such a situation.
Thankfully, when you’ve suffered damages from an accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own, the legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to help you get back on your feet. Our firm will be there for you every step of the way as you pursue a personal injury claim in the Commonwealth.
We know how difficult it is to deal with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident. At Spear Greenfield, Rand Spear and our personal injury lawyers will aggressively represent you inside and outside of court. Please get in touch with us right away so that we can arrange your first complimentary consultation.
Throughout the claims process, you can rest assured that you have our full support during this challenging time. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in an accident in Pennsylvania, please call our Blair County pedestrian accident lawyers at (215) 600-0681. We know what it takes to build a winning case and will stop at nothing to fight for your rights.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to get in touch with Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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