Waynesboro, PA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash at W Main St & Mulberry St

Waynesboro, PA (January 1, 2023) – Around 8 p.m. on the night of Saturday, December 31, one person was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Waynesboro.

According to Waynesboro Police, the accident happened at the intersection of West Main Street and Mulberry Street. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking in the area when she was struck by a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle allegedly remained at the scene to cooperate with police.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a 61-year-old woman, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Nobody else was hurt as a result of the accident.

Due to the severity of the accident, a large portion of the road was blocked for some time following the crash.

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

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this collision.

Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania. This is due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm in the event of an accident. Unfortunately, though pedestrian accidents can be prevented, hundreds of lives are lost every year as a result of these accidents within the state. Between the years 2012 and 2020, approximately 158 pedestrians, on average, lost their lives in Pennsylvania accidents. If you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian accident, you may wonder where you can turn. Luckily, you have options moving forward with a claim after you have sustained these immense losses.

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be a difficult thing to face. You may wonder where you can turn after a pedestrian accident, especially one that has taken a life. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up against you. You may have a wide array of questions that you will not be able to answer on your own after an accident. Wrongful death claims can be entirely complex to handle, which is why you should speak with a skilled Waynesboro wrongful death attorney in your time of need.

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to assist you after you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian accident. We understand how overwhelming a pedestrian accident can be on both emotional and financial levels. Having the assistance of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected during these difficult times. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages, such as the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income and future lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Funeral and burial expenses

Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Waynesboro at (215) 731-9900 to find out how we can help 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 well-respected members 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.