Philadelphia, PA (March 27, 2022) – Serious injuries were reported in a pedestrian accident involving a DUI driver in Philadelphia on Saturday morning, March 26.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of North 22nd Street and York Street. Police confirmed that a driver was traveling near the intersection at a high rate of speed. He suddenly struck a man who was attempting to get into his vehicle, which was parked in the area. This led to a chain-reaction collision that involved three other vehicles.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a man in his twenties, was rushed to Temple Hospital in critical condition. He remains in the hospital at this time.
The driver who caused the accident, who has not yet been formally identified, was taken into police custody and is now facing DUI charges, as well as other related charges for his role in the accident.
The roadway was blocked near the intersection for some time until police cleared 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
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe accidents on our roads in Pennsylvania, though they are not as common as other accidents in Pennsylvania. Every year, pedestrian accidents continue to occur when drivers are not paying close attention to what is happening around them. In just 2020 alone, approximately 145 pedestrians were killed in fatal accidents involving passenger vehicles. If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident and believe that another party is at fault, you should have the skilled help of a legal advocate on your side.
Being injured in a pedestrian accident can affect your life in a variety of ways that you are not prepared for. The injuries that stem from these accidents can be incredibly severe, including some of the following:
- Fractures
- Spinal cord or neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis
In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a pedestrian accident that was caused by a negligent driver. This is why you should seek the immediate help of a Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorney in your time of need.
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can affect your life in a variety of ways, which is why our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you. We understand how beneficial it can be to have legal help on your side so that you can gain a better understanding of Pennsylvania accident laws. Our attorneys will stand by your side every step of the way when it comes to your claim and help you work toward the compensation you deserve. We are here for you in your dire time of need. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
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 medial 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.
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