Philadelphia, PA (November 19, 2024) – Philadelphia Police Department officers have taken a driver into custody following a deadly crash involving a bicyclist, per reports from authorities released on Monday, November 18.
Philadelphia PD officers say the incident happened around 2:00 p.m. at 25th Street and Diamond Street in North Philadelphia. Police say the driver hit a 28-year-old man on a bicycle and then took off.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Nearly two miles away from the crash scene, police say the suspect slammed into a car and home at 5th Street and Susquehanna Avenue before officers made an arrest. An investigation is still ongoing; however, officials have not released the victim’s identity.
Our sincere thoughts go out to the woman who was injured, as well as to her family. We hope for her full, fast recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
On the streets across our country, pedestrians are very vulnerable and the most susceptible to danger, and this is especially true in cities with a dense population, such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This is due to the fact that they do not possess any protection that would prevent them from sustaining injuries or passing away in the event that they were to be struck by a car.
Throughout the course of the last few years, sadly, authorities reported that, yearly, around 150 pedestrians succumbed to their injuries after Pennsylvania accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, or if you have suffered the loss of a family member as a consequence of their injuries, you may have worries and questions that can only be addressed effectively by an experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Philadelphia.
After being in an accident that was not your fault, you may find yourself, in the midst of your recovery, wondering how you will be able to go on and attain some normality again.
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we will be happy to assist you in the most professional, compassionate manner. After an accident that has left you with life-threatening injuries or led you to lose a loved one, we will do all in our power to help you get back on your feet and move on with the rest of your life as quickly as possible. We are aware of the emotional and financial toll that these horrific occurrences have on the victims as well as the relatives of those who have been impacted by them. Because of this, we will help you build a sound accident claim that gives you the highest opportunity of obtaining adequate compensation for a multitude of losses, including but not limited to the following:
- Costs associated with receiving medical treatment, both now and in the years to come
- Pain and suffering
- Expenses incurred in connection with a deceased victim’s funeral or burial
Do not wait to contact our experienced Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyer at 1-800-90-LEGAL if you or a loved one has been impacted by a crash. Get in touch with Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys and let us know when you are available so that we can set up a consultation that is completely free of charge and without any obligations on your part.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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