New Alexandria, PA (November 4, 2022) – On Friday morning, November 4, a woman was killed in a fatal truck accident that took place in New Alexandria.
According to Westmoreland County officials, the accident happened around 10 a.m. at the intersection of PA-22 and White Thorn Road. Police confirmed that 79-year-old Sandy Jones was traveling in the area in a Ford Escape when she was struck a westbound tractor-trailer that was carrying a large concrete beam. The car was extensively damaged and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene to help those in need. Sandy Jones sustained blunt force injuries in the accident and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene by EMS crews. It is not known if anyone else was injured in the collision.
Due to the severity of the accident, westbound traffic was blocked and re-routed for several hours.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim.
Tractor-trailer accidents are known for being some of the most severe accidents on our roads in Pennsylvania. Because we share the roads with tractor-trailers at all times, there is always a chance that a truck accident could occur. In 2015, it was reported that 7,465 truck accidents took place in Pennsylvania, with approximately 130 leading to fatalities in victims. The truth is, these accidents can almost always be prevented but continue to occur due to the reckless acts of drivers. Families often wonder what options they have after a loved one has been taken from them prematurely in a truck accident. If you have sustained these losses, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past.
Facing both a tractor-trailer accident claim and a wrongful death claim can prove to be a difficult matter. These claims can be entirely complex in nature, which is why you will need a skilled New Alexandria truck accident attorney on your side every step of the way. There are many laws that are at play in these claims. On top of this, many parties could be at fault in a truck accident, including the following:
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, speaking with a New Alexandria wrongful death attorney immediately is in your best interests.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident. We understand how overwhelming a truck accident can be and offer our help and resources every step of the way. We will stand by your side every step of the way as you navigate the legal system in Pennsylvania for the first time. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you receive the compensation that you deserve at this time. Please contact a truck accident attorney in New Alexandria at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for 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.
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