Villanova, PA (June 5, 2023) – At 4:50 a.m. on the morning of Monday, June 5, one person lost their life in a fatal truck accident in Villanova.
According to Montgomery County officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-476 around the area of Old Gulph Road. Police confirmed that a U-Haul trailer with a van, a tractor-trailer, and a passenger vehicle were all involved in a collision with one another due to reasons that are not fully known. The tractor-trailer jackknifed in the accident and debris was left scattered all over the roadway.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One person involved in the collision, who has not yet been formally identified, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. Other injured victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment, though their conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in the area until about noon when police were able to clear the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident. We also hope that the injured victims receive a speedy recovery from their injuries.
Tractor-trailers are known for being some of the largest vehicles on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States. Hundreds of people lose their lives in fatal truck accidents in Pennsylvania each year. In just 2020, in fact, it was reported that 110 people were killed in fatal truck accidents in Pennsylvania and thousands more sustained injuries. Losing a loved one in a truck collision can be a devastating matter. If you have suffered from these losses, you and your family have options moving forward.
The loss of a loved one can affect your life in many ways on both emotional and financial levels. You may wonder how you are ever supposed to pay the many bills that pile up as you are grieving such immense losses. Luckily, with the help of a dedicated wrongful death attorney, you can move forward with a claim if you are a qualifying party. These include some of the following:
Speaking with a Villanova wrongful death attorney can help you get back on your feet in your dire time of need.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, we understand the pain and trauma that you have endured after the loss of a loved one in a truck accident. It can be difficult to put a value on the loss of a loved one, in fact, nearly impossible. Our attorneys are here to help you get back on your feet financially so that you can move forward during this difficult time in your life. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Villanova at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you at this time.
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