Philadelphia, PA (October 20, 2024) – According to officers with the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD), a man is in critical condition after the vehicle he was driving was hit by a truck carrying four juveniles who fled after an early morning crash in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia early on Sunday morning, October 20.
Police say that the incident happened at about 7:20 a.m. on Sunday when a Dodge Ram was driving at “an extremely high rate of speed” eastbound on Venango Street. That driver allegedly disregarded a red light at the intersection with Richmond Street. Police officials added that the speeding Dodge slammed into a Chevrolet truck traveling northbound on Richmond Street, t-boning the vehicle.
After the initial collision, officers stated that both vehicles struck between five and seven parked vehicles in that intersection before coming to rest. Shortly thereafter, police believe four juveniles abandoned the Dodge and may have fled in a white SUV that was following their vehicle.
The operator of the Chevrolet, a 40-year-old man, was taken to a nearby hospital after the crash where, police said, he was listed in critical condition. Police officials said an investigation into this incident is ongoing; however, no further details have been released, and witnesses were asked to contact the PPD.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Injury-Causing Crashes in Philadelphia
Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation records over 104,000 accidents within the state of Pennsylvania, resulting in injuries to more than 61,000 individuals. Moreover, many accidents are entirely preventable. Acts of negligence continue to be the leading cause of accidental injuries or death in our state.
In Pennsylvania, there are many common causes of car accidents, almost all of which are caused by some sort of carelessness on the part of the driver or another party. The most frequent are driving under the influence, exceeding speed limits, and not obeying red lights and stop signs at intersections. Other common causes include reckless driving, crossing the center line, and making an improper turn. Other causes can include poor weather conditions or vehicle defects.
For instance, rear-end crashes are often the consequence of careless driving. These negligent drivers are responsible for most rear-end collisions in the state of Pennsylvania by running red lights and stop signs. In addition, determining who was at fault in an auto accident might be rather straightforward most of the time, but other times, it can be trickier than expected.
Thankfully, our seasoned Philadelphia car accident attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys will be at your side throughout the entire process of your claim and will assist you at each step. If you’ve been in a car accident in the greater Philadelphia area, call us at 1-800-905-3425. We’ll put you in touch with our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers, who know their way around Commonwealth law and can help you construct a strong claim that stands up in or out of court.
Don’t hesitate to secure the justice and fair compensation you deserve today after a crash has turned your life upside-down. Contact our efficient and skilled legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys to begin your journey toward recovery.
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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