Woman, 2 Children Survive 60 Ft Fall in Pennsylvania Car Accident
A woman and her two children survived a 60 foot fall when their car was bumped on I-79 near Waynesburg, an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Another driver had moved into the left lane on the highway and bumped the rear of the woman’s car, which sent it onto a jersey barrier where the car continued to travel for 30 feet. The vehicle then sailed 100 feet over the edge of the bridge before rotating in the air and falling 60 more feet to Route 188 below. The vehicle landed on its roof and all occupants survived with minor injuries.
Police say that summary charges may be filed against the driver who bumped the woman’s car, but that the investigation is still open and they are checking to see whether or not mechanical problems played a role in causing this Pennsylvania auto accident.
Considering the severity of this accident, it’s nothing short of amazing that the three occupants of the fallen vehicle walked away with non-life threatening injuries. Should the investigation determine that a mechanical defect was partially or fully responsible, the woman may want to consider filing an auto product liability lawsuit.
At Cherry, Fieger & Marciano LLP, our Pennsylvania auto product liability attorneys understand the complexities that go into an auto product liability claim. If you have been injured in an auto accident and a defective component or other vehicle defect contributed to your crash, please call us today at (888) 684-2374 to schedule a free and comprehensive consultation. You deserve to know your rights and we can help you hold negligent auto manufacturers accountable for their actions.
