According to police reports, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 291 in Tinicum. Though the police continue to investigate what occurred in the accident, a 37-year-old was struck and killed during the incident.
Pedestrian accidents are often deadly because of the force and weight of the vehicle striking the unprotected body. In situations like this, the at-fault party should pay for the losses they’ve caused. With the help of a skilled pedestrian accident attorney, it may be possible for the family to recover some of those losses.
Bus Strikes Pedestrian
In this particular situation, the victim was hit at the corner of Bartram Avenue and North Governor Printz Boulevard in Tinicum at around 9:15 a.m. The victim was hit by a transit bus that provides shuttling services from the numerous parking lots in the area to the Philadelphia International Airport. When police made it to the scene, the victim was found on the right shoulder of the roadway. The bus driver remained at the scene and was working with police.
There’s still more investigating for the police to do in this accident, and the report about it shows a light mist was falling at the time.
Victim Families Need to Know Their Rights
When a bus strikes a pedestrian, the risk of fatalities is high. The family of the person who died has the right to pursue financial compensation for losses, including medical bills and final costs, as well as pain and suffering. Let Kwartler Manus help you navigate your rights in cases like this. Call today for a free consultation.