Philadelphia, PA (February 8, 2022) – On Monday night, February 7, a child was critically injured in a pedestrian accident in Philadelphia.
Local officials confirmed that the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. at 9900 Haldeman Avenue. Police confirmed that a 2-year-old child, who was likely with a guardian, was walking in the area when they were suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle traveling in the area. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately called to the scene to help those in need. The young child was rushed to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital with critical injuries. His condition is not known at this time.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk parties on our roads in Pennsylvania. Major cities are, unfortunately, a hotspot for pedestrian accidents. Children are some of the most likely parties to become involved in these accidents due to the fact that they are not aware of the dangers of our roads. In 2019, it is estimated that approximately 1,584 pedestrians were hit by cars in just Philadelphia. Out of these accidents, approximately 28 pedestrians lost their lives. Having a child sustain serious injuries in a pedestrian accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever faced. This is especially true if you know that another party is entirely at fault for the injuries that your loved one sustained. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian crash, you should have the help of an attorney on your side.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a pedestrian accident on their own. The truth is, many drivers try to pin the blame of a pedestrian accident on the actual pedestrian involved. They might say that the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or they were wearing dark clothing. When you are facing injuries, you will want to ensure that a liable party is held liable for their role in your accident. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from pedestrian accidents include the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Road rash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Fractures
If you have been hurt in a life-altering pedestrian accident, you should speak with a Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyer that you can rely on.
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you if you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident. You want to ensure that your pedestrian accident is thoroughly investigated and that you are treated fairly throughout this process. We will work to establish who is at fault for your accident so that you can move forward. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for the help you deserve 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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