Athens, PA – Man Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision on Rte 8

Athens, PA (October 7, 2022) – Around 7:30 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, October 6, a man was killed in a fatal two-vehicle collision in Athens Township.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened at 19000 Route 8. Police confirmed that a southbound SUV was traveling in the area when it suddenly crossed into the other lane of traffic and slammed into a passenger vehicle. The impact pushed the passenger vehicle into a field along the side of the road, causing extensive damages.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the SUV, identified as a 40-year-old Erie woman, was seriously injured in the accident. The driver of the passenger vehicle, identified as a 54-year-old man from Waterford, sustained critical injuries. Both parties were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment but the man tragically passed away at the hospital.

Due to the severity of the accident, both lanes of the road were blocked for about six hours following the collision.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time. Police will update with any new information as it is available.

We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident.

Fatal Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Car accidents happen every hour of the day throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Though a large portion of these accidents are fender-benders, others are incredibly severe and even take the lives of those involved. In 2018, it was reported through statistics that approximately 1,190 people were killed in fatal car accidents within the state. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye when drivers are not paying close attention to what is happening around them. If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one in a fatal accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Losing somebody you love in a fatal accident can take your life by surprise. Nobody ever expects to find out that a car accident has affected their loved one, especially one that has ended in the loss of a life. When drivers engage in reckless acts on our roads, fatal collisions happen more commonly than ever before. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up against you. These are concerns that you should never have to worry about entirely on your own. Speaking with an Athens wrongful death attorney can help you move forward during these challenging times.

The aftermath of a fatal collision can be difficult to handle, which is why our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to help you in your time of need. Battling the insurance company should never have to be something that you worry about after losing someone you love in an accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for some of the following aspects:

• Medical bills
• Lost income and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Therapy costs
• Funeral and burial expenses

Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Athens at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you at this time.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As well-respected members of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.