Philadelphia, PA – Child Injured in Car Crash at E Upsal St & Chew Ave

Philadelphia, PA (March 13, 2023) – Around 12:45 a.m. on the morning of Monday, March 13, a child and driver were injured in a serious car accident at a Philadelphia intersection.

According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened at the intersection of East Upsal Street and Chew Avenue. Police confirmed that a Hyundai Tucson was traveling in the area when the driver was involved in a collision with a Chevrolet Cobalt at the intersection. The Cobalt then collided with a Buick that was parked in the area, shoving it into a Cadillac. The vehicles sustained extensive damage in the collision.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet Cobalt had to be extricated from the vehicle. The driver, identified as a 22-year-old woman, sustained injuries in the accident. Her 10-month-old passenger was also injured. Both parties were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Nobody else sustained injuries in the accident.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible so traffic could resume as normal.

No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident remains ongoing.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the parties who have been hurt in this collision.

Car Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Car accidents are now a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Pennsylvania every year. Hundreds of thousands of individuals find that they can become involved in a car accident within seconds, forever altering their lives. In just 2018, it was reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation that 128,000 car accidents took place in Pennsylvania, leading to injuries in approximately 78,000 victims. Being hurt in a car accident can leave you feeling alone and confused. If you have sustained harm in a collision, you should speak with a dedicated attorney who has handled these types of cases in the past.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to move forward following a serious Pennsylvania car accident. The injuries that you sustain from one of these collisions can impact your life in many ways, signaling a long road to recovery. As you work to get back on your feet physically, you should not have to be concerned with how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is normal to feel as if you need help moving forward financially after a car accident. This is why speaking with a Philadelphia car accident attorney is crucial.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here for you after you have been seriously injured in a Pennsylvania car crash. It can feel impossible to get back on your feet after a collision. However, our attorneys are here to help you work toward the compensation that you need during these difficult times. These include some of the following damages:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Rehabilitation costs

We are here for you in your dire time of need. Please contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do to help you at this time.