PA Man Charged in Collision with Taxi that Killed 2
A man from central Pennsylvania has been charged with drunken driving and homicide by vehicle in a crash that killed a taxicab driver and one of his passengers in October. According to an article on Philly.com, the 31-year-old man is also charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence and other counts.
The article said that his blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit, he tested positive for marijuana, and he told officers that he was texting at the time of the crash.
Police said the man’s car crossed the center line on Harrisburg’s Market Street Bridge on October 3 and hit the taxi head-on. The crash killed the 34-year-old male driver of Harrisburg and the 28-year-old female passenger of Camp Hill, PA. Her husband, a 31-year-old man, was injured.
The families of these victims would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney. When needless death occurs due to negligence of another party, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. In these lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help you find justice and compensation for your loved one’s death. Your case consultation with one of the experienced Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers is free of charge and completely confidential.
Source article: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/20091101_ap_pamanchargedincrashwithtaxithatkilled2.html
