A crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, PA, resulted in an elderly person losing their life. State police responding to the accident at around 1:15 p.m. found that the driver of a Toyota GR86 was driving northbound in the southbound lane. That is when the vehicle struck a tractor-trailer near the Pennsylvania Avenue interchange near the Trenton Morrisville Bridge. The car became pinned between the truck and the median.
The driver was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center but died of their injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also taken to the hospital but is said to be in stable condition. Call a Bucks County car accident lawyer about your case.
Fault in a Wrong Way Accident
In an accident like this, where the driver entered the highway going the wrong way, it is expected that the driver would be found liable for any injuries or damages others suffered. That may be the case here.
Other factors must also be considered. For example, it may be necessary to determine whether there was clear signage to ensure drivers knew how to enter the roadway properly, or if there was potential for confusion.
When to Seek Legal Guidance
For victims of a wrong-way accident, it is always important to have as many details as possible about the accident. By hiring an accident attorney in Bucks County, you gain the support of a trusted, local team that will uncover all of the details of what took place. Put your trust in Kwartler Manus if you are involved in an accident resulting in the need for medical care.