A pedestrian was struck in a shopping center parking lot in Upper Providence Township, according to police. The person later died of their injuries.
The accident took place at the 1800 block of East Ridge Pike, located in the township, in front of the Staples retail store. The male pedestrian is said to have been struck and then was trapped under the vehicle. The man was not breathing when rescuers arrived on the scene to free him.
Pedestrian accidents are often the fault of a distracted driver or driver not operating their vehicle safely. While we do not have details to support the specific cause of injury in this case, police continue to investigate. For the family, seeking legal guidance from a pedestrian accident attorney could be critically important.
Many Struck By Trailblazer
According to authorities, the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The driver remained at the scene of the incident. It took several local responding agencies to get to the man and then to clear the incident. The accident took place at around 12:13 p.m. The investigation hopes to determine what went wrong that caused this person to lose their life.
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At Kwartler Manus, our car accident attorneys frequently work with victims’ families who want answers. It may not always be possible to fully understand what went wrong. Yet, you deserve to have a legal team by your side to help you pursue legal action when someone else causes you such devastating losses. Call today for a free consultation.