Silver Springs, PA (April 13, 2022) – On Wednesday morning, April 13, a hit-and-run pedestrian accident took place in Silver Spring that led to injuries.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened in the early morning hours on Rich Valley Road around the area of Wertzville Road. A PennDOT flagger employee was working in the area inside a work zone. At that time, a pickup truck drove through the area and intentionally struck the pedestrian. The driver of the pickup truck then fled the scene.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The PennDOT employee, who has been working with the company since 2018, was severely injured. They were taken to the hospital for treatment of four broken ribs, two broken vertebrae, and several other injuries. They are going through several other tests at this time.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
Every year, pedestrians are either seriously injured or killed in accidents throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Drivers are expected to pay close attention to the roads around them so that these accidents can be prevented. However, these accidents continue to occur when drivers are not paying close attention to our roads. In 2020 alone, it was reported that approximately 145 pedestrians were killed in Pennsylvania pedestrian accidents and many others sustained injuries. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Being hurt in a pedestrian accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. These accidents tend to lead to some of the most severe injuries, which can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from pedestrian accidents include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
If you have been hurt in a serious pedestrian accident and know that another party is to blame, you have options. It is important that you speak with a dedicated Silver Spring personal injury attorney that you can rely on.
Silver Spring Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Our knowledgeable attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you after a pedestrian accident that was caused by another party. Having an attorney on your side can lessen the stress that you may be feeling associated with your pedestrian accident claim. It can make a huge difference when it comes to the outcome of your claim. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. We are here for you in your time of need. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Silver Spring at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can help 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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