Philadephia Bus Accident Victims Had Right of Way
One center city SEPTA bus killed a woman and another seriously injured a man in a wheelchair this week, according to a Philadelphia Daily News report. The 2 SEPTA bus accidents are currently under investigation. Angelina Conti, 74, of Porter Street, was running errands when she was struck by the bus at Broad and Oregon Avenue. She was rushed to the hospital with severe head trauma and died 2 days later.
Three hours before Conti passed away, a SEPTA bus struck and seriously injured a man in a wheelchair on 8th Street.
A SEPTA spokesperson said Conti was walking across Broad Street when she was hit by the bus as it turned onto North Broad. She was well within the crosswalk and officials do not know why the fatal Philadelphia bus accident occurred.
In the other incident, according to police, the Route 47 bus turned onto 8th Street from Girard Avenue just as Donald Jones, 47, rolled his wheelchair into the crosswalk.
One witness said he watched in horror as Jones was dragged screaming down the street. His legs and wheelchair were crushed under the weight of the bus. He was treated for injuries at a nearby hospital. SEPTA officials said that neither the driver nor the victim saw each other because of trucks parked near the corner. The officials also said the victims both had the right of way when they were hit.
While investigating this incident, there are many questions that will need to be answered, including, what caused the driver to make the turn without seeing the victim walking on a marked crosswalk. The family of the bus accident victim should retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury law firm skilled in bus accidents, such as Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano, LLP, who will investigate who caused the accident and who is responsible for the fatality. The attorney will also look into the bus driver’s driving record and history.
If you have a question about a pedestrian accident or bus accident, please call Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano, LLP today for your free and confidential consultation.
