Fairview, PA (February 27, 2023) – Around 6:46 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, February 25, a man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Fairview.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened on West Lake Road around the area of Lakeland Drive. Police confirmed that a male pedestrian was walking around the area of the eastbound lane when he was suddenly struck by a driver in a Jeep Wrangler who claimed that they were unable to avoid him. The driver remained on the scene until the police arrived.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other Fairview Township responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as 47-year-old Milton Swanson, was rushed to UPMC Hamot, where he was tragically pronounced deceased due to traumatic injuries. The driver of the Jeep, identified only as a 68-year-old woman, was not hurt in the collision.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes throughout the early morning hours. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
No further details have been released at this time. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
We want to take this time to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident.
Our roads in Pennsylvania are frequented by not only drivers but also pedestrians who choose to walk from one destination to another. Walking is a great form of exercise, but the truth is, it also comes with its risks. Pedestrians are prone to some of the most severe injuries and even a chance of having their life taken from them when an accident involving any type of vehicle occurs. An average of 158 pedestrians were killed in fatal accidents in Pennsylvania each year throughout the years 2012 and 2020. If you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian accident, it is essential that you have help from an attorney that you can trust.
No matter what circumstances led up to the loss of your loved one, you may be feeling alone and confused – which is totally normal for families. If you have lost somebody close to you in an accident, you may be left with a wide array of questions. You should not have to worry about how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up as you are grieving the loss of your loved one. Luckily, there are options for you. There are several parties who can successfully bring a wrongful death claim, such as the following:
If you have lost someone close to you in an accident, you should speak with a Fairview wrongful death attorney that you can trust.
Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in collisions over the years. You may be left feeling devastated after losing a loved one in an unexpected pedestrian accident. Our attorneys are here to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of damages after a fatal crash. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Fairview at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options are available for you in your dire time of need.
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