Philadelphia, PA (April 27, 2023) – Police believe a stolen vehicle caused a crash that involved a SEPTA bus and a minivan parked outside a bank in Northeast Philadelphia late Wednesday evening, April 26.
Officers responded to the scene near Martins Mill Road in the Lawndale area at around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a bus had crashed into a PNC Bank branch, along with a stolen Hyundai sedan and a minivan that had crashed into the back of the bank.
A man in his twenties thought to be the suspect who stole the Hyundai, escaped into a Volkswagen that was trailing the Hyundai.
The Volkswagen drove away, but the front-seat passenger, an 18-year-old male, was left behind. The cops stated the passenger was unresponsive and had suffered significant head injuries. He was in critical condition when he arrived at the hospital.
The minivan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was also trapped inside his vehicle. The driver’s door had to be removed before firefighters could reach the victim.
The minivan driver was said to be in stable condition at an area medical center.
The three riders aboard the SEPTA bus exited the vehicle and left. The police claimed they did not stay to act as witnesses. The SEPTA bus driver’s status is described as “stable” after he was also rushed to the hospital.
No further details have been released in the interim, though officers continue to investigate the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones at this time.
Commercial Bus Collisions in Pennsylvania
The number of incidents involving large trucks in Pennsylvania has increased in recent years. In fact, the number of seriously injured people and people lost in fatal accidents involving commercial vehicles is at an all-time high. And data shows that between 2011 and 2021, there was a nearly 51% increase in deaths involving commercial vehicles in Pennsylvania.
Commercial vehicle accidents are among the worst in Pennsylvania, taking many people’s lives every year.
This is especially true when two commercial vehicles collide, such as a bus and a passenger automobile. You should consult with an attorney who will look out for your best interests if a loved one is killed in a commercial vehicle accident.
One of the worst things you’ll ever go through is losing a loved one in an accident involving a commercial vehicle. Consult a knowledgeable Pennsylvania commercial vehicle injury attorney to discuss your legal options after a catastrophic accident.
No one should have to deal with the stress of paying for someone else’s irresponsibility when grieving the loss of a loved one or healing from injuries sustained in an accident. An experienced wrongful death attorney in Pennsylvania can help you through the legal procedure when a family member is killed in a commercial vehicle accident.
Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to help you after a tragic tragedy. Our company will be there for you every step of the way, explaining the law and helping you through the maze of American legal procedures.
We are here for you in every manner possible as you navigate these trying times. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in the Philadelphia region, please call our offices at (215) 600-0681 to discuss your legal options.
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