According to Philadelphia police, a woman died after she was hit by a vehicle and killed around 7 p.m. on a Saturday evening. Reports indicate the woman was waiting for a bus at the bus stop when she was struck by a truck as it passed the area.
Pedestrians are always at risk while standing or walking near the roadway, but drivers are nearly always responsible for striking those individuals due to preventable reasons. For example, a driver may be checking a text message or may have taken their eyes off the street for a moment to adjust a radio setting. In that limited amount of time, serious injuries can occur, including the loss of life when a pedestrian is struck as a vehicle moves at a full rate of speed.
When your family member is involved in any type of accident like this, it is essential to seek legal support to find out who is to blame. Hiring a Philadelphia car accident lawyer can help you to get more information about what happened.
Police Take the Driver Into Custody
In this particular accident case, police reported that a black Ford F-150 was traveling in reverse when it went onto the sidewalk where the woman was waiting for the bus stop and struck her. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died of her injuries. The driver was taken into custody at the scene.
If your family member died as a result of a car accident, we want to help you. Contact our car accident lawyer in Philadelphia at Kwartler Manus to learn more.