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Lebanon, PA – Woman Killed in Fatal Train Accident Near Twelfth St

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April 9, 2023

Lebanon, PA (April 9, 2023) – On Sunday, April 9, a woman was killed in a fatal train accident involving a pedestrian on the train tracks in Lebanon.

According to local officials, the accident happened at an unidentified time on the railroad tracks crossing over Twelfth Street. Police confirmed that a woman was standing in the area or walking when she was suddenly struck by a Norfolk Southern train due to reasons that are not entirely known. The train conductor came to a stop following the accident.

Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. Nobody on the train was hurt in the accident.

The area was blocked immediately following the accident. Train services stopped in the area for some time as well.

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

We want to extend our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the woman whose life was taken prematurely in this accident.

Fatal Train Accidents in Pennsylvania 

4/9 Lebanon, PA – Woman Killed in Fatal Train Accident Near Twelfth St

Train accidents have become an incredibly severe issue in Pennsylvania in recent years. These accidents can be incredibly devastating, especially when pedestrians are involved. A pedestrian is likely to become seriously injured or even killed in an accident with a train. In 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration estimated that there were 317 train accidents in the state of Pennsylvania, leading to 14 fatalities. Losing a loved one in a train-related accident can have a huge and lasting impact on your family’s lives. If you have sustained these enormous losses, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.

Losing somebody close to you in any type of accident can turn your life upside-down. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is normal to feel alone and confused following a fatal collision, especially one with a pedestrian that happened so unexpectedly. You should never have to face the aftermath of a complex wrongful death claim on your own. Speaking with a Lebanon wrongful death attorney can help you get back on your feet during these difficult times.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here for you after your life has been affected by a fatal collision. We understand how overwhelming a fatality can be and offer our help and resources to you during these difficult times. Our attorneys will help you and your family heal as you work toward the compensation that you deserve. You may find that you are eligible for compensation to cover the following aspects:

  • Medical bills
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Therapy costs

It can be difficult to get back on your feet after a fatal accident, which is why we are here to help you. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Lebanon at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options you have as you move forward.

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