Philadelphia, PA (March 5, 2023) – Around 7 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, March 5, a fatal pedestrian accident took place near an intersection in Philadelphia.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened at 1700 Grant Avenue around the area of Bustleton Avenue. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking in the area when he was suddenly struck by an SUV due to reasons that are not yet known. The driver remained on the scene following the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a 75-year-old man, was rushed to the hospital with traumatic injuries. He was tragically pronounced deceased while there. Nobody else was hurt in the accident.
The roadway was blocked in the area for some time. Police did not say if the driver will be facing charges for their role in the accident.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the collision continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this accident.
Pedestrians are known for being some of the most at-risk parties on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania. In 2020, it was reported that 145 pedestrians were hit and killed in Pennsylvania pedestrian accidents 2020, which puts Pennsylvania at 15th in the U.S. for fatal pedestrian accident cases. Because pedestrians have no protection from harm, they are more likely to become seriously injured or killed in the event of an accident. Losing someone you love in a pedestrian accident can be a life-altering situation for you. Because of this, you and your family are invited to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
The loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident can leave you feeling alone and confused at times. It is true that no amount of money is capable of bringing back somebody you love whose life was taken in a fatal accident. However, it may help you move forward with your claim to find yourself in a financially sound position as you are grieving your losses. It is normal to have questions and feel confused following a devastating collision. This is why you should always have the assistance of a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney on your side after a fatal accident.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys will aggressively fight for your rights after you have lost someone you love in a fatal pedestrian accident. We understand how overwhelming these situations can be and offer our help and resources to you in your time of need. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve to help you get back on your feet on a financial level. These could include some of the following damages:
You should never have to face the aftermath of a fatal accident on your own. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you at this time.
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