Reading, PA (September 16, 2023) – Reading police reported on Saturday morning that one individual was killed in a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle.
Officers with the Reading Police Department say that the accident happened on Friday night around 10:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hampden Boulevard. New footage showed EMTs arrived at the site of the incident shortly thereafter before placing a white sheet on top of the apparent victim, who was lying in the roadway when responders got to the area.
The Reading Police Department did not specify whether the driver stayed at the scene. RPD officers asked any witnesses with additional information to step forward.
Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased victim’s loved ones at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents in Philadelphia
Every year, motorcycle accidents are among the worst crashes that occur in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The results are particularly devastating when they occur on major streets and motorways in heavily populated cities like Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Unsurprisingly, these motorcycle accidents have a high mortality rate. In fact, according to research conducted recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fatality rate for motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania is up to 30 times higher than that of other vehicle collisions.
Adding insult to injury, one of the toughest things for a victim to accomplish after an injury-causing accident is to show that the other person was at fault. Moreover, after you make a claim, an insurance company will likely do anything to pay you as little as possible.
After an accident, the victim and their loved ones may feel frustrated and hopeless as they deal with third parties such as insurance companies and increasing financial obligations while embarking on a prolonged, painful recovery. Thankfully, you may have access to some legal options after a motorcycle accident.
Get in touch with a Stroudsburg motorcycle accident lawyer if you’ve sustained injuries in a wreck that’s happened through no fault of your own. Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is here to help if you were hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by another motorist’s negligence.
Motorcycles are potentially among the most hazardous forms of transportation due to their lack of safety features compared to conventional passenger cars. Furthermore, motorcyclists who are involved in accidents experience significant, sometimes fatal, injuries.
If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, or you lost a loved one in a motorcycle wreck, you should speak to a lawyer about your options as soon as possible. Fortunately, you and your family can rely on us for help throughout the claim process.
In the event that you or a loved one in Pennsylvania has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, please call Spear Greenfield at (215) 600-0681. We’re here to help you and yours secure justice after a tragic accident has upended your life. What’s more, we know what it takes to fight for the rights of accident victims by building the strongest possible personal injury claim in the aftermath of a motorcycle crash.
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.
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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