Around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, an accident occurred at the intersection of Kensington and Hunting Park Avenue in Philadelphia. It resulted in several injuries. It happened in the Juniata Park area of the city.
Police provided few details but said the crash involved a Philadelphia Fire Department engine and an SUV. Rescuers reportedly transferred the driver of the SUV and two children in the car to an area hospital. There was no information on their condition or if anyone else was hurt. The crash is under investigation.
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Fault in an Accident with an Emergency Vehicle
Many facts are unknown in this particular case. However, police will investigate all evidence available to determine fault. When a fire truck is alerting with sirens and flashing lights, drivers must move out of the way or stop. However, intersections are challenging. If a driver is distracted, has the radio too loud, or is otherwise impaired, they may not be able to react in time.
If the fire truck was not alerting at the time of the accident, the drivers have the same rights in terms of entering the intersection. Typically, the driver traveling straight has the right of way over a driver turning left.
Hiring Your Own Attorney Matters
If you are in an accident like this, seek legal representation to learn what your rights are. Contact our Philadelphia car accident lawyer at Kwartler Manus for a free consultation to go over what happened to you. Let us help you build a case and claim.
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