Berwick, PA – One Killed and Others Injured in Pedestrian Accident During Fundraiser

Berwick, PA (August 14, 2022) – One person was killed and many others were injured in a pedestrian accident that happened during a fundraiser in Berwick on Saturday evening, August 13.

Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that the accident happened around 6:15 p.m. outside the Intoxicology Department bar. The bar was holding a fundraising event that was supposed to last the entire day following a fatal fire that happened on August 5. A driver allegedly struck a crowd of dozens of people who were gathered in front of the bar. He then fled the scene and struck his mother with his vehicle at her residence.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene to help those in need. Police confirmed that the mother of the driver, identified as Rosa Reyes, was tragically pronounced dead due to traumatic injuries. A total of 17 patients were rushed to local hospitals for treatment after being struck in the incident. Five were listed in critical condition and the others are expected to recover.

Police later arrested the driver of the vehicle, who is also suspected of setting the fire on August 5. He has since been identified as 24-year-old Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes, who has been arrested for criminal homicide and various other charges.

The investigation into the circumstances of the incident continues.

We offer our warmest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We also offer our thoughts and prayers to the parties who have been hurt in this accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Pedestrians are the most at-risk parties on our roads in the entire state of Pennsylvania. This is due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm in the event of an accident and are likely to be either injured or killed. In 2019, it was reported that 154 people were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents and many others were seriously injured throughout Pennsylvania. If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident, speaking with an attorney is in your best interests.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the loss of a loved one due to a pedestrian accident. However, this is the reality that many families face each year in Pennsylvania. As you grieve the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Facing the aftermath of a fatal crash can be incredibly stressful. You should speak with a Berwick wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after an accident.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal pedestrian accidents. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you. Our attorneys will assist you as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for an array of aspects, such as the following:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost income and future loss of earnings
• Therapy costs

Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Berwick at (215) 731-9900 to find out how we can help you every step of the way 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 a well-respected member 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.