Not only did a vehicle plunge into a large construction hole in the roadway, but it was caught on surveillance footage. Authorities report the incident took place in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. Speak with a Philadelphia car accident lawyer from Kwartler Manus today.
Car Ends Up Stuck in Hole
The accident took place on Saturday. According to surveillance footage on the same block, a driver continued well past the traffic cones marking off the construction site. They drove past warning signs. That is when the driver plunged into the large construction hole.This happened near 21st and Laveer Streets. It is close to the Imhotep Charter High School. Neighbors in the area provided news reports with insight, stating the signs for the construction work have been up for months. They also stated several drivers were not taking those signs seriously.
The driver's side door of the car was open at the time of the accident. Police reported that the driver fled the scene after plunging into the hole. Airbags were deployed in the vehicle. The Philadelphia Water Department will need to remove the vehicle from the hole to get back to work. The barricade has been restored to the location after the crash as well.
It is not clear if police determined who was in the vehicle or if that person was hurt in the accident. The investigation is still ongoing.
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