East Waterford, PA (March 4, 2023) – On Friday night, March 3, a woman was killed in a fatal car accident caused by a DUI driver in East Waterford.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened at 3500 Pumping Station Road around the area of Route 322. Police confirmed that 42-year-old Jason Sauder was traveling on Pumping Station in his Dodge Ram when he started to make a left turn. His vehicle collided with a Chevrolet Equinox being operated by 87-year-old Sarah Zimmerman. The vehicles were extensively damaged due to the collision.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene. Zimmerman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. Sauder sustained a severe head injury due to the accident and was hospitalized.
A large portion of the road was blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police confirmed that Sauder was driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident. Police did not announce what charges he could be facing.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this horrific collision.
Car accidents have quickly become a leading cause of hospitalizations and fatalities in Pennsylvania. These accidents take on many forms but DUI accidents are, by far, some of the most catastrophic accidents on our roads within the state. Between the years 2003 to 2012, it was reported that 4,663 people were killed in fatal drunk driving accidents within the state of Pennsylvania. Drivers are never supposed to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, because an accident could occur within seconds that forever changes lives. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal car accident, speaking with an attorney is in your best interests.
After you have lost somebody close to you in a fatal DUI car accident, you may have questions. This is why speaking with an East Waterford car accident attorney is in your best interests, especially if your attorney has handled these specific wrongful death claims. An attorney will be able to help you with many aspects of your claim, from meeting deadlines to determining who is eligible to bring a wrongful death claim in your family. You have many options and should speak with an East Waterford wrongful death attorney immediately.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here to help you get back on your feet after you have lost someone close to you in a fatal accident. Having the help of a successful attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected as you navigate the legal system. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation to cover some of the following aspects:
We are here for you when you need our help the most. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in East Waterford at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do to help you at this time.
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