News reports indicate a person was struck by a car in the 35th District on Sunday, dying from her injuries. As one of the most devastating of all types of car accidents, often involving serious injuries and catastrophic losses, victims benefit from the ongoing guidance of a Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorney in these matters.
Pedestrian Ran Into the Street and Suffers Fatal Result
According to news reports, a person ran into the street at 5th Street and Fisher Avenue at 10:25 pm on a Sunday evening. A car struck the person as they did so. The driver of the car called E-911 to report the accident. However, by the time police arrived at the scene, the vehicle that struck the pedestrian had fled the scene.
The PFD Medic Unit that responded to the scene transported the victim to Albert Einstein Medical Center. The pedestrian reportedly died from her injuries at 11:06 pm that night. The pedestrian was a 35-year-old woman. No updates were provided about the vehicle involved or whether police were able to identify the party by the phone call made at the time of the accident.
Seek Legal Guidance When Your Family Suffers Fatal Losses
In a pedestrian fatality like this, the family is often left to pick up the pieces. It is critical to hire a wrongful death attorney in such an incident to protect the rights of the victim and to pursue full and fair justice in the matter. If you or your family member were involved in a Philadelphia car accident, contact Kwartler Manus for a free consultation today.