Bristol Twp, PA – Two-Vehicle Injury Crash at Radcliffe St & Hammond St

Bristol Township, PA (September 30, 2022) – A hit-and-run accident left a passenger with serious injuries at a Bristol Township intersection on Friday morning, September 30.

According to Bristol Township Police, the accident happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Radcliffe Street and Hammond Street. A white pickup truck and a white sedan were traveling in the area when they collided head-on at the intersection due to reasons that are not yet known. Both vehicles were heavily damaged in the collision. The driver of the white sedan got out of their vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A passenger in the sedan was heavily trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by fire crews. They were rushed to a local trauma center by EMS but their current condition is not yet known.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection until the vehicles and debris were cleared from the scene. The driver of the sedan was found by police and taken into custody.

No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.

Our thoughts go out to the parties who have been hurt in this accident. We hope that they will receive a full recovery.

Car Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Car accidents happen every day in Pennsylvania, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe. Every day, it is reported that approximately 168 people are injured in car accidents within the state of Pennsylvania. This means that 7 people are hurt every single hour within the state. Though car accidents happen in many different parts of Pennsylvania, intersections are some of the most common places for harm. If you have been hurt in a life-altering car accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney that you can rely on.

Facing the aftermath of a car accident can be a difficult time in your life that is not easy to move on from. After a car accident, you may be left with questions that only a Bristol Township car accident attorney can help you answer. These include some of the following:

• What evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your collision?
• What deadlines will you be required to meet if you want to move forward with a successful personal injury claim?
• What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time?

These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a knowledgeable Bristol Township personal injury attorney.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys have diligently assisted those injured in Pennsylvania car accidents over the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling on both physical and financial levels after you have sustained harm in a serious collision. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Bristol Township at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you.

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.