Philadelphia, PA (July 17, 2023) – On Saturday evening, July 15, a woman was killed, and her child was seriously injured when four cars collided in the Somerton area of the city and caused a secondary pedestrian crash.
The woman, a 32-year-old from Florida, died as a result of the incident, which took place near the junction of Bustleton Avenue and Rennard Street at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday night.
The accident occurred when a Mercedes Benz driven by a 21-year-old male speeding south on Bustleton Avenue collided with a Hyundai driven by a 43-year-old man after the Mercedes Benz driver ran a red light.
According to an initial investigation by Philadelphia authorities, the force of the accident led the Hyundai to crash into two other vehicles, another Mercedes-Benz driven by a 40-year-old man and a Nissan operated by a 57-year-old woman.
Following the initial wreck, the Hyundai went onto the sidewalk, striking the victim and her child.
Officials said that first responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene, and the child was sent to a neighboring hospital in life-threatening condition.
Per authorities, the Hyundai’s driver is in critical but stable condition, while the other drivers involved only suffered minor injuries.
Officials have not released any further information regarding the crash. However, an investigation remains active at this time.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the deceased woman’s family. Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Fatalities in Philadelphia
The sobering statistics on pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania clearly illustrate that these incidents are happening more frequently as the years go on. In fact, the number of pedestrian fatalities in Pennsylvania has increased by 21% since 2019.
Additionally, there has been a nationwide spike in pedestrian deaths during the last decade. According to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people killed in traffic incidents climbed by 13% between 2010 and 2020, while the number of people killed in pedestrian accidents increased by 54% over the same period.
Sidewalks, crosswalks, and parking lots are just a handful of places where pedestrian accidents may happen. Since pedestrian accidents are widespread in our state, it goes without saying that pedestrians need to know the law and their legal rights if they receive significant injuries in a collision with a car.
Fortunately, the legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is here to help you get back on your feet after a terrible accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Pennsylvania, you know how difficult it is to cope with the aftermath. Rand Spear’s team of personal injury attorneys will fight for you and look out for your best interests.
Get in touch with us immediately to schedule your no-cost first consultation. Visiting with us to explore your choices will not cost you anything and will need no commitment on your part.
Know that you can count on us for support as you work through this difficult period. Please contact our Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorneys at (215) 600-0681 if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania. We know how to establish a solid case and will do all it takes to get you the results you deserve.
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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