Philadelphia, PA - Woman Killed in Uber-Truck Accident at Nedro & Ogontz Aves

Philadelphia, PA (January 1, 2025) – According to local authorities, a 28-year-old woman died after an Uber driver crashed into a tractor-trailer Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, at Nedro and Ogontz Avenues. Police said the 32-year-old driver crashed her sedan into the parked truck. Video from the scene showed the front passenger side of the sedan partially underneath the tractor-trailer.

Both people in the vehicle were taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital. The passenger was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m. The driver, who police said was pregnant, was listed in stable condition. Investigators have not said what led up to the crash. However, an investigation is being conducted in the interim, and no further details have been released. Witnesses were asked to step forward as soon as possible.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's loved ones. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Thousands of motor vehicle accidents occur in our state annually, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for many drivers. Like residents of many other states, Pennsylvanians may be particularly concerned about the dangers and risks of multi-driver accidents, especially when traversing the multi-lane roadways and heavily trafficked interstates spanning our state.

At least 166,000 truck accidents occurred throughout the United States in just one year. Approximately 4,678 of these were fatalities as a consequence of these serious wrecks. And even worse, even though Florida, Texas, and California were the states with the highest number of accidents, Pennsylvania was not too far behind.

Pennsylvania had around 10,000 to 12,000 truck accidents in the same year, meaning that our state ranked fourth for these semi-truck severe collisions. Approximately 250 to 300 people lost their lives in these incidents, and more than 4,000 to 5,000 were injured. That said, those interested in filing claims against the insurance company of an at-fault truck driver in a Pennsylvania truck accident may face an uphill battle. In other words, victims do not deal with the average motorist in these claims.

Regrettably, many insurance companies are concerned with minimizing their financial liability and increasing their profits to benefit their bottom line. Furthermore, since trucking companies are involved, victims are often up against well-funded enterprises that have an army of attorneys fighting for their interests, leaving victims and their families to attempt to cover their losses out of their pocket. For these reasons and more, following a vehicle accident caused by another party's negligence, victims can and should take legal action with the help of a skilled attorney. Accident victims and their families can truly benefit from contacting our reputable Philadelphia truck accident lawyer at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson.

At Edelstein, Martin & Nelson, our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and strive to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm by calling (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation.