A fatal crash occurred on Saturday at around 12:10 p.m. involving a Philadelphia fire truck as it was traveling through the 22nd District in Philadelphia. The incident occurred at the intersection of W. Lehigh Avenue and W. Sedgley Avenue.
When a fire truck is racing through a city on a call, it is easy for an accident to occur. If you are involved in such an accident and need help proving your right to damages, contact our Philadelphia car accident attorney for legal guidance.
Fire Truck Accident Leaves One Person Dead
According to the initial investigation and news report, Unit #1 of the Philadelphia Fire Department Ladder was traveling west on Lehigh Avenue, responding to a call for help. At that time, unit #2 was traveling north on Sedgley Avenue. This car’s driver cut in front of Unit #1. This created a serious collision between the two vehicles. Unit #2 struck a parked, unattended vehicle (called Unit #3). The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Temple Hospital. That person, a 29-year-old male, was in critical condition at the time of the accident. However, a 23-year-old female passenger in that vehicle was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time after arriving.
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When your loved one is hurt or dies in a car accident, you have the right to seek help. Contact Kwartler Manus to schedule a free consultation with our Philadelphia car accident attorney. Working with a wrongful death attorney may also provide help.