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A Pennsylvania woman who struck a 26-year-old pedestrian and left the scene of the accident on April 27 came forward later that day. The article on Philly.com said that the 74-year-old woman did not realize she struck the young woman until she went home and noticed damage to her car. The victim had been walking home from her job when she was struck and killed.
When it comes to traffic accidents in the United States, about 85-90% involve some sort of driver error that contributes to the crash. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, drivers 65 years of age and older stand out because of driving difficulties caused by deteriorating eyesight, hearing, head movement and other physical abilities. In 2009, there were 232 crashes in Pennsylvania in which a driver between the ages of 65 and 74 hit a pedestrian. That year, mature drivers were over-represented in multiple vehicle interaction crashes.
The most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data regarding older drivers indicated that older people in accounted for 15 % of all U.S. traffic fatalities and 18 % of all pedestrian fatalities.
In Pennsylvania, a motorist who causes a traffic accident that causes harm must stop and administer aid. If you or a loved one was injured or killed due to another driver’s error, please contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Pennsylvania. Cherry Injury Law have a long track record of bringing negligent drivers to justice for pedestrian accidents. Call today at 610-565-0300 for a free consultation.