Philadelphia, PA (March 1, 2024) – On Friday morning, a major vehicle collision in South Philadelphia resulted in the fatalities of one individual and the injuries of two others.
According to reports released by officers with the Philadelphia Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. in the unit block adjacent to the curve on Pattison Avenue. Two individuals were transported to a nearby hospital with a number of serious injuries, while one was pronounced deceased at the scene. As they investigated, police detoured Pattison Avenue near Columbus Boulevard, but no further details have been released. The PPD’s inquiry into the accident continues in the interim.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania
Per the latest data collected on Pennsylvania roadways over the most recent year, rear-end crashes are the second most prevalent car accidents. More than 20,000 incidents each year involving several vehicles are reported in Pennsylvania, so drivers there should exercise extra caution. Moreover, despite the prevailing belief that rear-end crashes are typically low-speed fender benders, these incidents can result in serious injuries or even death.
Unsafe driving is a common contributor to the occurrence of accidents. In the state of Pennsylvania, the most common reason for rear-end collisions, for instance, is when drivers text or drive or engage in distracted driving generally. But, despite the often-negligent causes for these accidents, there are occasions when it is less than easy to determine who is at fault in a rear-end collision.
One of the most important factors that determines the severity of injuries sustained in a rear-end accident is the speed of the vehicle that initiated the collision. The majority of rear-end crashes take place when one driver abruptly stops, causing the vehicle in front of them to careen into the traffic that is going from the other direction.
If you were injured in a rear-end collision, the negligent driver who caused the wreck in question should cover your medical expenses and lost income. Unfortunately, when a policyholder is seriously hurt or even rendered permanently disabled due to a vehicle accident, the insurance company may attempt to avoid paying for the policyholder’s long-term care or lost income and future earning potential, despite their lack of fault in contributing to a wreck.
For these reasons and more, if you’ve been in a car accident in Philadelphia or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, Spear Greenfield is here to help. If you’ve been in a car accident in Pennsylvania, call us at (215) 600-0681. If you need the assistance of a wrongful death lawyer in Philadelphia who is well-versed in Commonwealth law, contact our team.
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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