Philadelphia, PA - Child Hospitalized After Pedestrian Crash on S Ithan St

Philadelphia, PA (June 4, 2024) - According to the latest reports from officers provided on Tuesday, a police-involved auto-pedestrian incident occurred on June 1 in the 12th District, specifically on the 1600 block of South Ithan Street.

At around 7:30 p.m. on June 1, an officer driving southbound struck a 5-year-old female. Following the incident, the child was promptly transported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she is reported to be in stable condition. The police officer involved in the collision was not reported injured. The Pennsylvania State Police is managing the ongoing investigation and asked witnesses to step forward. However, no further details were released in the meantime.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her loved ones. We hope for her full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise throughout the nation, including in Pennsylvania. The hazard to pedestrians has escalated substantially in recent years due to the peak of distracted driving. Unfortunately, thousands of pedestrians are killed or injured annually in collisions.

And although pedestrian accidents can occur anywhere, certain areas present a greater risk. With more than 2,200 accidents occurring in metropolitan statistical areas over the last year, most of these incidents occurred in urban regions. There were roughly 1,240 accidents in suburban areas, compared to only about 430 in rural areas. For instance, when drivers do not yield to pedestrians who are passing busy city streets, they can strike them and cause severe or fatal injuries. Furthermore, a lot of people fail to stop at intersections, resulting in severe accidents that result in devastating injuries for those involved.

Critical injuries or fatalities can result from pedestrian accidents, causing permanent suffering and financial hardship. This leaves victims to deal with the painful aftermath of an accident that occurred through no fault of their own. Long-term, painful injuries or the tragic loss of a loved one as a result of an accident is something that no victim or family should ever have to experience.

Here at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our skilled and seasoned pedestrian accident attorneys know the stress that comes with sustaining injuries through no fault of your own or the anguish and sorrow accompanying the loss of your loved one at the hands of a negligent driver.

For these reasons and more, our team of seasoned lawyers is committed to fighting for justice on behalf of our clients and their families, whether they've been seriously injured in a crash that occurred thanks to another driver's negligence or have lost a loved one at the hands of a careless driver. Regardless of the details surrounding your crash, we will work hard on your behalf to build a successful claim and fight to safeguard your legal rights.

We offer free consultations and are ready to provide compassionate support and legal guidance during this difficult time. Trust us to handle your case with care so you can focus on healing and remembering your loved one. Call us today at (215) 731-9900, and our Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers will help you secure the justice your family deserves.