Distracted driving likely played a role in a recent accident in Marple Township, according to police. A driver who was using a cell phone while driving struck another vehicle. The accident occurred when that driver ran a red light at about 10:45 p.m. at the Media Bypass interchange with Interstate 476 on the northbound entrance ramp. The accident left one of his passengers dead.
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents that is preventable. Victims of car accidents should seek legal action against those who cause their losses. Working with a car accident attorney could help maximize the claim filed against those at fault.
Pennsylvania State Police Responded to the Accident
Additional details in this car accident revealed that a pickup truck struck a Honda sedan that had gone through a red light. They found the pickup truck with a disabled front end and a Honda sedan with heavy passenger side damage. The rear passenger of the sedan was a 30-year-old who died from their injuries. Other passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries in the accident. One had to be extracted from the vehicle. The driver stated they did not see the red light.
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