Philadelphia, PA (March 21, 2022) – Around 12:40 a.m. on Monday morning, March 21, two troopers and a civilian were killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-95 around the area of the local sports complex. Two troopers, identified as a 33-year-old man and a 29-year-old man, were responding to a call for a man walking along the roadway. They attempted to get the man into custody, but this is when a speeding vehicle drove through the area, striking all three men. The troopers were forcefully thrown into the other traffic lane due to the collision’s severity. The driver continued onward for some time before striking a barrier, where her vehicle stopped.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. All three pedestrians were tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of their injuries. The last pedestrian’s identity has not yet been released.
Police did not say if the young driver who struck the three pedestrians has since been charged for the accident.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
Pedestrian accidents are known for being some of the most severe accidents that occur on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania. This is why hundreds of lives are lost as a result of these accidents every single year. In 2019, it was reported that approximately 1.584 pedestrians were involved in pedestrian accidents throughout Philadelphia. Out of these accidents, it is estimated that 28 pedestrians lost their lives. It is never easy to face the immense loss of a loved one whose life has been taken prematurely in a fatal pedestrian accident. If you have sustained these losses, you should have the help of an attorney on your side.
Walking is one of the most popular things for individuals around major Pennsylvania cities. If you are traveling by foot, however, there are always risks. Drivers should pay attention to the roads around them at all times so that pedestrian accidents can be prevented. If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder where you can turn. As you are grieving the loss of your loved one, you should never have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up. It is imperative that you speak with a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney during these difficult times.
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you if you have sustained the loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Bringing a wrongful death claim is not always easy to do, as these claims are known for being highly complex in nature. If you have lost someone close to you in an accident, we will stand by your side every step of the way. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial damages, including the following:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
If you have lost someone in an accident, you should never have to stand alone as you move forward. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
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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