Pleasant Hills, PA – Michele Biancaniello Killed in Motorcycle Crash on PA-51

Pleasant Hills, PA (August 3, 2022) – On Wednesday evening, August 3, a man was killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Pleasant Hills.

According to Allegheny County officials, the accident happened at 100 PA-51 around the area of the local Sheetz store. A motorcyclist was traveling in the area when they started to enter the intersection and were suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle. There was so much force from the accident that it deployed the airbags in the passenger vehicle, which sustained severe damage.

Emergency responders, including Allegheny County fire crews and EMS crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. The motorcyclist, who has since been identified as 60-year-old Michele Biancaniello, was pronounced dead about five minutes after the accident happened. Nobody else sustained harm in the accident.

Due to the severity of the crash, a large portion of the roadway was blocked for an extended period of time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible so traffic could return to normal.

No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.

We offer our warmest sympathies to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania is known for having a large percentage of motorcycle accidents every year, some of which are minor and others that are severe in nature. Motorcycle accidents are known for being incredibly catastrophic due to the fact that these riders have no protection from harm in the event of an accident. In just 2020 alone in Pennsylvania, it was reported that 3,398 motorcycle accidents took place, with many of these accidents leading to injuries or fatalities. If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you should be prepared to seek legal help.

Nobody is ever fully prepared to face a motorcycle accident entirely on their own. If you have lost someone in one of these accidents, you and your family may have questions that only an attorney will be able to help you answer. For instance, you may wonder what deadlines you will have to meet or what evidence you will need to gather to prove that another party was liable in your case. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you should not be left to take care of the bills that keep piling up. Speaking with a Pleasant Hills wrongful death attorney is in your best interests.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, we are here to help you get back on your feet after losing someone you love in a crash. Motorcycle accidents can be especially tedious or exhausting to face, especially when someone you love has been taken from you so prematurely. Our attorneys can assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects, such as the following:

• Medical bills
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost wages and future loss of earnings
• Pain and suffering

We are here for you every step of the way. Please contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Pleasant Hills at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you.

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.