A car accident in the Germantown area of Philadelphia caused a man to suffer serious leg injuries, according to police. According to witnesses, the accident involved several vehicles. The crash occurred on Wayne Avenue, and the details are confusing and are limitedly available.
According to numerous witnesses, a pedestrian was struck and pinned between a Toyota SUV and a pickup truck. The drivers tried to help the man, as did neighbors in the area. The other driver was trapped in the vehicle. Eventually, that driver kicked the door open and then took off running. Locals and police believe speed was a factor in the accident.
In this situation, there could be more than one victim. Each person should seek their own legal representative who can fight for their full recovery of any damages sustained, even if the driver that caused the accident fled the scene.
Police Continue to Explore What Happened
The police did not provide an update on the cause of the crash nor if they were still looking for the other driver. The man injured was taken to the area hospital and is said to have his leg completely shattered as a result of the accident.
Crippling injuries like this take a long time to heal from, often requiring multiple procedures, therapy, and ongoing loss of mobility. When serious accidents occur, hire the team at Kwartler Manus to fight to protect your rights. With an experienced attorney, you may be able to pursue full damages.