Philadelphia Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Female Cyclist
On July 11, a 24-year-old Wissinoming woman riding a bicycle was killed by a hit-and-run driver. A 39-year-old Frankford man has been charged in the hit-and-run. According to this article on Philly.com, he was drunk, unlicensed, and driving a black Ford Taurus that did not belong to him when he struck the cyclist. The accident happened at Torresdale and Adams Avenues in Frankford.
The female cyclist died later at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. The Taurus was found abandoned near the scene. The driver was charged with homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, leaving the scene, and other related offenses.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported that there were 8 bicyclist deaths and 1,419 injuries in 2008. Three of those deaths were people in the age range of 20-24. In the age group of 20-34, there were 349 injuries. The majority of PA bicycle deaths and injuries occur at intersections.
The driver in this case could also be held civilly responsible for the death of the female cyclist. It is recommended that victims of Pennsylvania pedestrian/bicycle accidents contact a competent, reputable personal injury lawyer with a good track record in order to pursue legal action against the person whose negligent behavior caused their injury. The Philadelphia bike accident injury lawyers at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP offer a free consultation to anyone with questions about whether their bicycle accident could result in a valid lawsuit.
