Upper Saucon Township, PA (November 26, 2024) – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has identified the man dead after a crash that occurred in Upper Saucon Township on November 25, and authorities released further details connected to the incident.
The 64-year-old man was one of the drivers involved in the crash between an SUV and a car. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. in the 3200 block of Oakhurst Drive in Upper Saucon Township. According to officials, the two cars collided with one another for unknown reasons.
Local authorities were investigating what caused the accident but did not provide specific details about the other victims involved. Pennsylvania State Police are handling the investigation and have asked any witnesses to step forward as soon as possible.
Our deepest condolences are extended to the deceased man’s loved ones. Our thoughts also go out to the injured victims and their family members in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Accidents involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and buses happen daily in the Garden State. Thousands of individuals are tragically killed or wounded every year in these incidents, despite efforts by the government, automakers, and traffic experts to promote safe driving.
Car accidents in Pennsylvania are a leading source of death and serious injury. According to its figures, over 128,000 accidents were reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the most recent year. Injuries from these accidents totaled 78,000. More than 4,500 were seriously hurt, while another 33,500 were wounded but not seriously. PennDOT also documented alcohol-related collisions in addition to fatal crashes.
Increases in traffic accidents occur despite better car and road safety, posing a threat to all drivers. Fortunately, the law may provide some remedies if an accident causes you harm. Contact an attorney who has handled situations similar to yours as soon as possible. If you want your legal team to have enough time to gather evidence, arrange the facts of your case, and build a sound claim on your behalf, it’s ideal to obtain legal counsel and skilled assistance as soon as possible.
And if any other parties are involved, like your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company, your lawyer will handle all of it for you. An experienced Philadelphia attorney can negotiate with these parties and will even contact your insurance company to inquire about coverage and your rightful compensation, even if you were not at fault.
Talk to a personal injury attorney in Pennsylvania immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Regardless of the specifics of your accident, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to defend your rights and ensure a smooth recovery. After an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to feel confused, frustrated, and angry; nevertheless, you can rest assured that we will be there for you every step. For more information on how our Upper Saucon Township Pennsylvania car accident lawyers may help you and your loved ones, please call us at 1-800-905-3425.
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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