Philadelphia, PA (January 22, 2022) – Late Friday night, January 21, a woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian crash in Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Street and Allegheny Avenue. A 50-year-old woman was getting off a SEPTA bus at the intersection when she was suddenly struck by a Chevrolet Impala that jumped over the median. The victim was crossing the street at the time. Several individuals inside the Impala got out of the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. Nobody else was injured in the accident.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene. Police did not say if they found the parties responsible for the accident.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia has been seeing more pedestrian accidents than ever before. In fact, the state of Pennsylvania has seen an increase in pedestrian accidents over the past few years. In 2020, approximately 32% of fatal accidents in Philadelphia involved pedestrians. These accidents are known for being incredibly severe due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm in the event of an accident. Drivers are expected to pay close attention to the road so that pedestrian accidents can be prevented at all times. However, these collisions continue to happen every year. If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian crash, you should have the assistance of an attorney on your side.
Pedestrian accidents are known for being the most severe accidents on our roads. If you have lost a loved one in one of these accidents, you should be prepared to speak with a Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorney who can help you every step of the way. Bringing a wrongful death claim is never easy for a family member to do on their own, which is why you should never move forward without legal help. As you are grieving your losses, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. You should speak with a skilled and compassionate Philadelphia wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we are here to help you move forward after a severe and life-altering pedestrian accident. This is especially true if an accident has taken the life of your loved one. If you have sustained these losses, you may find that you are eligible for compensation. These include some of the following aspects:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium with a spouse
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in a preventable accident, you should never have to stand alone. Please do not hesitate to contact an 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 medial 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.
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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