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 […]
Tag: Motor Vehicle Accidents
196 People Injured In Easter Weekend Crashes
The Delaware County Times reported that two people were killed and 196 were injured in auto accidents in Pennsylvania over the 3-day Easter weekend. Although this represents a decrease since last year’s Easter weekend crashes, state police said they will continue to make an effort to reduce the number of crashes. A total of 72 out […]
Penndotdriver Distraction The Cause Of 10 Of Crashes
According to a recent study from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, over the past 5 years, distracted driving played a part in 10% of the 7,000 accident fatalities. There were 13,000 accidents involving 16-19-year-old distracted drivers. April is National Distracted Driver Awareness month. At this time there are bills being discussed concerning cell phone use. It is […]
Vehicle Hits Illegally Parked Tractor Trailer
A New York woman was killed on April 21 when the car she was riding in crashed into the back of a tractor trailer that was illegally parked on the shoulder of a NJ turnpike entrance ramp. The driver of the car was seriously injured. According to the article in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the truck driver was […]