Philadelphia, PA (September 9, 2023) – A person was killed on Saturday when a vehicle drove into a home in Southwest Philadelphia, according to local authorities.
Around 7:45 p.m., police were called to the site of the accident, located at the corner of 48th Street and Kingsessing Avenue.
Two persons were discovered inside a vehicle that had slammed into a house and flipped over an SUV. The driver was pronounced dead at the site, while the passenger was transferred to a local hospital. It’s unclear if any injuries were sustained by persons on the sidewalk or in the home.
Authorities are continuing to investigate and have not provided further details at this time.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased woman’s family members and loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatalities in Philadelphia Car Accidents
People often picture high-velocity highway collisions when they think about tragic car accidents. However, this is not always the case. According to research conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the number of people killed in automobile accidents on typical city streets has risen dramatically in recent years.
Pennsylvania as a whole and Philadelphia specifically are not immune to this plague. The terrible fact for Pennsylvania is that 1,230 people lost their lives in road accidents that year, as reported by the state’s transportation agency. That year, events ranging from small fender-benders to catastrophic chain reactions involving dozens or even hundreds of automobiles occurred throughout the state.
Even if you believe yourself to be one of the safest drivers out there, you are almost certain to become a victim due to the rising number of car accidents. Knowing what to do in the aftermath of an accident is crucial for ensuring your legal and financial security. If the policyholder is unable to work as a result of their injuries, the irresponsible driver’s insurance company may attempt to reject coverage for long-term care, lost income, and future earnings.
The Philadelphia automobile accident lawyers at Spear Greenfield will fight tirelessly on your behalf. Pennsylvania drivers who have been involved in accidents can contact our office at (215) 600-0681. We’ll connect you with an attorney who is familiar with Commonwealth law and can help you present a compelling case in court.
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.
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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