Philadelphia, PA – Two Injured in Car Accident Involving Stolen Vehicle on 54th St
Philadelphia, PA (July 17, 2023) – Two people sustained injuries in a car accident that involved a stolen vehicle on a roadway in Philadelphia on Sunday night, July 16.
According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened around 11:30 p.m. on 54th Street around the area of Kingsessing Avenue. Police confirmed that one person was driving a stolen vehicle in the area when they lost control due to speeding, causing them to slam into the porch of a nearby home. The vehicle was left with extensive damage due to the collision.
Several Philadelphia responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the vehicle got out and fled the scene on foot, leaving behind several injured parties in the vehicle. One of the victims was identified as an 11-year-old boy, who was immediately hospitalized. A woman was also injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle before she was hospitalized.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for some time before police were able to fully clear the scene. Police did not say if any arrests were made in relation to the accident.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the accident continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the two injured parties with hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Many people do not know how complex a car accident is until they have been involved in one. In 2021, it was reported that there were over 117,000 car accidents in Pennsylvania, with approximately 69,000 people sustaining injuries. About 323 car accidents happen every day on our roads throughout the state, with a large percentage of them leading to injuries both minor and severe in nature. Moving forward after a car accident can be difficult to do. This is why speaking with a legal advocate is in your best interests after a collision.
As you focus on your physical recovery after a car accident, you should not have to worry about how you are going to keep up with the bills that pile up against you. Speaking with a Philadelphia car accident attorney should be one of the first steps that you take after a collision.
It can be beneficial to have an attorney on your side after an accident. This is why our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to assist you. We will help you get back on your feet and work toward both economic and non-economic damages. These generally include the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation and therapy expenses
You should not have to face the aftermath of a car accident on your own. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you.
