Falls Township, PA (June 1, 2023) – A 72-year-old Philadelphia man was killed in a collision on Thursday, June 1, according to police in Falls Township. The incident occurred on Oxford Valley Road near the Route 1 connector.
It was around 10:55 a.m. when a black Honda CRV and a silver Acura MDX collided, causing the Honda to overturn on Oxford Valley near Route 1.
The 72-year-old driver was thrown from the car, and his passenger, a 45-year-old Philadelphia resident, was reportedly stuck inside.
The driver was taken to St. Mary Medical Center in Middletown Township but succumbed to his injuries upon arrival. The passenger, identified as the man’s son, was rescued from the Honda and sent to St. Mary Medical Center to treat non-life-threatening injuries.
The Honda’s driver was a 63-year-old man from Trenton. Authorities said that his injuries were not life-threatening.
Officials claimed that neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor, though an investigation is ongoing. Officer David Gold with the Falls Township Police Department has requested that any witnesses contact him.
Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased man’s family. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Car Accidents Across Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, rear-end collisions (when two vehicles impact from behind) account for more than 22% of all car crashes, with at least a quarter of serious auto accidents in Pennsylvania caused by fender benders. Rear-end accidents, commonly known as fender benders, may seem minor at the time and are undoubtedly usually less severe than head-on collisions. Still, they can cause serious pain and disability in the days after the collision.
When a tractor-trailer is involved in a rear-end collision, the magnitude of the impact might increase the likelihood of serious injury or death.
Accidents of this type can be brought about by various factors, including drivers engaged in other activities, such as chatting on the phone, texting, adjusting the settings on their car’s GPS, or searching for goods within their vehicle. However, the most prevalent causes of rear-end collisions are vehicles traveling too fast, not checking behind them before backing out of parking spaces or driveways, following too closely, suddenly stopping for red lights or stop signs, and driving in bad weather.
If you were critically injured in a rear-end collision that wasn’t your fault, the driver who caused the accident ought to be the one to bear the financial burden of your recovery as well as any missing wages or medical expenses that may have resulted from the collision.
When it comes to things like long-term care or income replacement in the event of a disability, insurance companies will frequently go to considerable lengths to avoid paying for these types of services. They may be willing to foot the bill for certain essential medical procedures. However, they might contribute to paying the expenses associated with necessary medical care, but they probably won’t cover it all.
You deserve a fair, full settlement after a crash that wasn’t your fault. While going through the legal system and filing claims, the attorneys at Spear Greenfield will be by your side every step of the way. Please call us at (215) 600-0681, so we can connect you with a Pennsylvania auto accident attorney with experience representing clients in significant crashes across our state. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
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