Philadelphia, PA (September 22, 2024) – According to emergency dispatch, a pair of crashes slowed traffic on busy Interstate 76 in Philadelphia during the Friday morning, September 20, commute.
The first wreck happened before 5:00 a.m. along the westbound Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) between Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive (Exit 340A) and U.S. Route 1 to City Avenue (Exit 339). A dump truck was involved in the incident. Only one lane could squeeze by that scene as crews worked to clear the scene, causing traffic to back up to Montgomery Drive.
Then, shortly before 6:00 a.m. a second and potentially related crash happened further up along westbound I-76 between Montgomery Drive and U.S. 1 North – Roosevelt Boulevard (Exit 340B). Firefighters could be seen surrounding a car and appearing to rip the roof off. Cars slowly moved by on the shoulder.
Dispatch added that there were several victim injuries reported and those requiring further care were transported to area hospitals, but it’s unclear how many people were hurt at this time. In the meantime, no further details were made available, though an investigation is still ongoing. Witnesses were asked to contact authorities in the interim.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their complete recovery.
Highway Accident Reports in Pennsylvania
Highways and busy, heavily traveled thoroughfares, particularly those that run through the state’s densely populated cities, are famed for being among the most dangerous sites in the nation for serious vehicle accidents. Far too many road accidents occur annually. In fact, researchers anticipated that by the end of last year, the state’s traffic patterns would result in more than 100,000 multi-vehicle collisions throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
When drivers disobey traffic regulations or behave carelessly in relation to the surrounding roads and streets, accidents of this kind have the potential to happen in the blink of an eye. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (also known as DUI), driving while distracted by anything like a phone call or the radio, and driving at unsafely high speeds are all factors that might potentially lead to automobile accidents.
Every driver has a responsibility under the law to operate their vehicle safely and avoid putting the lives of other drivers or bystanders in the area at risk or causing them harm. This unspoken duty isn’t met by all drivers, unfortunately. When drivers are careless on the road, they put themselves and other drivers in danger and may even cause fatal collisions.
If you’ve suffered injuries in a crash, it is necessary to at least talk or evaluate your case with an experienced automobile accident attorney. As you make your way through Pennsylvania’s convoluted legal system, you will almost certainly run across roadblocks and questions for which you won’t have adequate answers. An attorney will be able to assist you with all aspects of your claim, including gathering sufficient proof of carelessness, satisfying the state’s standards for filing, and everything else.
Anyone affected by another driver’s negligence should get in touch with a personal injury attorney in the Philadelphia area as soon as possible. If a Pennsylvania auto accident has severely affected your life, the experienced legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys will fight hard to defend your rights and provide you with proficient legal guidance and assistance to collect fair compensation.
Do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-905-3425 to discuss your case with our seasoned and skilled Philadelphia truck accident lawyer. During your complimentary initial consultation, we will answer any questions you may have concerning your crash, and we will explain your legal options to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.
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.
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