A woman was struck and killed by a car in the Long area of Philadelphia simply by trying to cross the street. The accident happened on North Broad Street. Injuries to pedestrians can happen without warning, ending a life with a fully preventable incident. Talk to a trusted Philadelphia car accident lawyer if your family member lost their life in a car accident, whether they were a pedestrian or another victim.
Woman Left Convenience Store and Struck
After leaving a convenience store, a 59-year-old woman started to cross North Broad Street on the 5800 block when a car driven by a 30-year-old struck her. She died at the scene of the accident. Police did not initially release the cause of the crash. The accident happened around midnight. The driver did stop at the scene, though there was no insight on whether they would be charged with a crime as initially released.
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The sooner you act to seek legal help after a close family member dies due to a car accident, the less likely your family will miss out on an opportunity to recover damages and justice. In most situations, there are only two years to file a claim for an accident involving a car accident, which means the family needs to act quickly.
If you were injured in a car accident or your close family member lost their life, contact Kwartler Manus now to schedule a free consultation. Speak to a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney now to learn your rights by calling our office.