Philadelphia, PA (May 4, 2023) – A two-car crash took place in the greater Philadelphia area on Thursday, May 4, just after 10:30 a.m., resulting in apparent victim injuries and major traffic backups in the region.
The Philadelphia Police Department has determined that the incident occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 at Girard Avenue and Allegheny Avenue. Two drivers allegedly crashed in the left traffic lanes of I-95 in a potential rear-end wreck.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the location to aid injured victims. Still, it is unknown how many people were hurt or how many victims were ultimately transferred to the hospital.
The specific circumstances that led to this crash are still being investigated. The Philadelphia Police Department put out a call for witnesses in the interim.
The injured victims and their loved ones remain in our thoughts at this time.
Highway Vehicle Wrecks in Philadelphia
According to the most recent data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Philadelphia County has the highest rate of traffic accidents in the state, at roughly 10,000 each year. What’s more, adding insult to injury, thirty car accidents occur daily on average in Philadelphia County.
About 12,000 incidents involving several automobiles were reported to police in Philadelphia County in just one recent year.
Philadelphia ranks among the worst cities in the United States for road fatalities, with one of the highest rates of traffic-related deaths per 100,000 residents. Compared to New York City, where there are 2.87 deaths per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia has 6. When compared to these other cities, including Los Angeles (5.74 fatalities per 100,000 residents), Boston’s 1.93 deaths per 100,000 residents is the lowest in the country.
Tragic and frustrating situations such as sudden accidents might leave you feeling helpless and anxious about the future. A car crash caused by another driver’s carelessness or lack of attention would make the situation much worse.
Spear Greenfield’s lawyers try to avoid using unnecessary legal jargon and deliver clear, simple guidance to their clients out of concern for their well-being. In other words, our lawyers will put in the time and effort necessary to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of your case, such as the steps involved in filing a personal injury claim, the deadlines for doing so, the mechanics of doing so, and the means by which liability can be established.
When our clients are going through tough times, they can rely on the experienced trial lawyers at Spear Greenfield to defend them. Our compassionate lawyers will carefully examine your personal injury claim and do everything in their power to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries because we know that you and your loved ones are going through some of the most trying times of your lives right now.
Get in touch with our Philadelphia car accident lawyer right away by dialing (215) 600-0681 to find out how we might be able to help you and your loved ones and get your claim started.
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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