Philadelphia, PA – Woman Killed in Fatal Tow Truck Accident on Lincoln Dr

Philadelphia, PA (July 5, 2022) – On Sunday night, July 3, a woman was killed in a fatal tow truck accident that took place in Philadelphia.

According to Philadelphia Police, the accident happened on Lincoln Drive around the area of Emlen Street in the Mount Airy section of the city. A woman was headed south on Emlen in her passenger vehicle when it was suddenly T-boned at Lincoln Drive by a tow truck. The woman’s vehicle went off the side of the road after the two vehicles collided.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. When EMS crews arrived at the scene to assist the female victim, she was tragically pronounced deceased due to traumatic injuries. The driver of the tow truck was not hurt but remained at the scene.

The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time following the collision.

No further details have been released at this time. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during these difficult times.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Every type of truck accident is unique in its own way. It is true that truck accidents are some of the most severe accidents on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania. This is due to the fact that trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, weighing as much as 80,000 or more pounds. In 2015, it was reported that approximately 7,465 truck accidents took place in the state of Pennsylvania, with approximately 130 people losing their lives in these collisions. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, you should always be prepared to speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a truck accident on their own, especially if it has led to a fatality. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, you should be prepared to speak with a Philadelphia truck accident attorney that you can trust. As you are grieving these immense losses, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up. There are many people who could be at fault for a truck accident, which makes these claims entirely complex. Some of the parties who tend to be at fault for truck accidents include the following:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Manufacturers
• Cargo loaders

You should speak with a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after you have lost someone close to you in a truck accident.

Our skilled and dedicated attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you after you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one. Having the help of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected in your time of need. We understand how financially daunting a truck accident can be, which is why we will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Philadelphia at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options you have at this time.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.