Philadelphia, PA – Mother, Daughter Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Arch St
Philadelphia, PA (May 9, 2023) – A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were left severely injured as a result of a pedestrian accident that took place in Center City Philadelphia, on Tuesday evening, May 9. The accident occurred just after 10:00 p.m.
Reports provided by the Philadelphia Police Department show that a dark gray SUV was speeding in the wrong direction down JFK Boulevard near 16th Street.
As the vehicle proceeded forward with its lights off, the police began to follow it. The vehicle then fled forward on Arch Street.
As the vehicle fled through the 1300 block of the roadway, it struck a 38-year-old woman who was walking with her 8-year-old daughter. The force of the impact of the crash launched the mother approximately 20 feet in the air while knocking the woman and the child out of their shoes.
The woman was severely injured as a result of the crash. She was rushed to Jefferson University Hospital, where she was admitted with traumatic injuries to the head and multiple fractures. The young girl suffered internal injuries and was rushed by crews to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for emergency treatment.
At this time, the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating.
We hope the woman and her child are able to recover quickly.
Pedestrian Accidents in Philadelphia
Pedestrian accidents across the United States take the lives of thousands of people annually. The fact that these victims do not have any protection means they are more likely to suffer from severe and catastrophic injuries due to vehicle collisions. We often see pedestrians left with traumatic brain injuries, internal organ injuries, and severe compound fractures as a result of crashes that occur in our state.
If you have been hurt as a result of another person’s negligent driving, you may be able to take legal action. Reaching out to a Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyer at your earliest convenience can help to ensure the appropriate legal action is taken against the responsible party.
Our dedicated and experienced personal injury attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to provide you with the legal assistance and support that you may need after your Pennsylvania pedestrian accident. Our skilled and fearless legal team understands how much a serious pedestrian accident can affect you, and we will work hard to help you get compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. If you have been involved in a pedestrian crash in Philadelphia or its surrounding areas, contact us today at (215) 731-9900 to learn about all of your options for receiving the justice that is due to you.
