Three Philadelphia Men Killed in AC Expressway Accident
Three men in their twenties, all from Philadelphia, were killed on June 25, 2010 when the vehicle in which they were traveling went off the Atlantic City Expressway in NJ and hit several trees, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
The three men were killed after their vehicle went out of control on the expressway. It left the roadway and struck trees in the center median. The three men were pronounced dead at the scene.
A mother of one of the victims said that the men used her 2001 Saab to go to Atlantic City.
Unfortunately, the victims were not wearing seat belts. According to the PA Department of Transportation, the combination of lap/shoulder seat belts, when used, reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45% and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50%. In fact in 2008, there were a total of 1,468 traffic deaths and 322 of those people would have survived if they had worn their seat belts.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, the Philadelphia traffic accident lawyers at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano will review all relevant facts to assist in determining which party was at fault and who should assume responsibilities. Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano have years of experience representing Pennsylvania vehicle accident cases. Some factors that may be of importance during this process may include road conditions, weather conditions, the condition of the vehicles involved (i.e., faulty or defective auto parts), and whether or not alcohol or drugs were involved. They offer a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
