Orwigsburg, PA (February 6, 2023) – Around 8:30 p.m. on the night of Saturday, February 4, a woman was killed in a fatal car accident at an Orwigsburg intersection.
According to Lehigh County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of PA-61 and PA-895. Police confirmed that an 85-year-old local woman was traveling in the area when she became involved in a collision involving several other vehicles. The accident led to extensive damages to the involved vehicles.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The 85-year-old woman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries caused by the collision. It is not known if anyone else was injured as a result of the accident.
Due to the severity of the accident, the intersection was blocked for an extended period of time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible so traffic could return to normal.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken prematurely in this horrific accident.
Fatal Accidents in Pennsylvania
Car accidents happen everywhere in the U.S., but Pennsylvania is known for seeing an increased amount of car accidents every year. Though many of these accidents lead to serious injuries, others take the lives of those involved. Out of every 11,339 people in Pennsylvania, one person loses their life in a fatal collision. In 2020, statistics showed that 1,129 people were killed in Pennsylvania car accidents. It can be a tragic time to find out that someone you love has been taken from you prematurely in a car accident. If you have sustained these immense losses, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
A tragic accident can turn your life upside-down within seconds. If you have lost someone you love in an accident, speaking with an Orwigsburg car accident lawyer can help you and your family move forward during one of the most difficult times in your life. An attorney will be able to play an important role in many aspects of your claim, from answering any questions that you have to helping you to abide by deadlines. You have many options after a car accident, which is why you should speak with an Orwigsburg wrongful death attorney that you can trust.
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we are here to assist you and your family after one of the most difficult times in your life. If you are considering bringing a wrongful death claim, we know that it can be a complicated time that you are not prepared to face entirely on your own. Our attorneys are prepared to help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects, which include the following:
- Medical bills your loved one sustained
- Lost income and future lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
We are here for you and your family when you need our help the most. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Orwigsburg at (215) 600-0681 to find out what options you have at this time.
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, please contact 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.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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