Abington Twp, PA - One Trapped, Hospitalized in Crash on Old York Rd

Abington Township, PA (March 6, 2024) – The Abington Township Police Department announced around 1:00 p.m. on Monday that northbound Old York Road from Roy Avenue to Old Welsh Road was shut down due to a vehicle accident.

According to Emergency Alerts of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the accident involved a vehicle colliding with another passenger car around 1729 Old York Road. Officials said an occupant was trapped inside a car, and EMTs were dispatched to assess at least two people for injuries at the scene. After the passenger was freed, they were transported to a hospital, though the total number of injuries is still unknown. Police asked that drivers avoid the area for the time being and said an investigation into the cause of the wreck was ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Pennsylvania

Driver carelessness and negligence behind the wheel are our state's top causes of auto accidents. Of course, car accidents occur for various reasons, and occasionally they result from random chance. Moreover, regardless of the cause of your wreck, you could end up with serious, painful injuries in any accident.

For instance, when drivers do not yield to pedestrians who are passing in the area nearby, they can strike them and cause severe or fatal injuries. Furthermore, a lot of people fail to stop at intersections, resulting in severe accidents that result in devastating injuries for those involved.

Even worse, it is common for drivers to cause major injuries that have devastating consequences for others if they ignore roadway hazards or otherwise fail to pay attention to their surroundings, leaving victims to cope with the traumatic aftermath. Over the last few decades, driver distraction has become one of the leading causes of crashes. Unfortunately, all too many people text, talk to others, or even eat while behind the wheel.

Long-term, painful injuries or the tragic loss of a loved one as a result of an accident is something that no victim or family should ever have to endure. At Edelstein Martin & Nelson attorneys, our attorneys know the stress that comes with sustaining injuries through no fault of your own and the anguish and sorrow accompanying the loss of your loved one at the hands of a negligent driver.

For these reasons and more, our team of seasoned lawyers is committed to fighting for justice on behalf of our dear clients, whether they've been seriously injured in a crash through no fault of their own or have lost a loved one at the hands of a negligent driver. We will work hard on your behalf to build a successful claim and fight to safeguard your legal rights.

We offer free consultations and are ready to provide compassionate support and legal guidance during this difficult time. Trust us to handle your case with care so you can focus on healing and remembering your loved one. Call us today at (215) 731-9900, and our Abington Township car accident lawyers will help you secure the justice that you and your family deserve. Don't handle this stressful, frustrating time alone; retain the seasoned and compassionate legal counsel you're entitled to as soon as possible.