Car Accident in Philadelphia Kills Two
A car crash on August 29 on South 61st Street in Philadelphia, PA left two men dead. An article on Philly.com reported that a man in a black Chevrolet was speeding and drove into oncoming traffic. He hit a man, 38, driving a blue Chevy SUV and both men were killed in the accident.
According to the AAA Foundation, excessive speed was the cause of more than half of fatal crashes from 2003 through 2007.
PennDOT statistics from the past few years show that aggressive driving continues to be the number one killer on PA roads. In addition to speeding, other forms of aggressive driving include: accelerating rapidly; tailgating;
running stop signs or red lights; making frequent lane changes to advance ahead of other traffic; using a cell phone while driving; passing cars using an emergency lane, turning lane or unpaved shoulder; racing other vehicles; braking suddenly or cutting off another vehicle.
In 2007, aggressive driving played a role in 971 fatalities. From 2003-2008 aggressive driving killed 4,640 motorists. In 2007, there were 130,564 crashes on Pennsylvania roads and aggressive driving played a role in 74,887 of those crashes.
The family of the victim who died would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia auto accident lawyer at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano who can review all relevant facts to assist in determining which party was at fault and make sure that party is held liable for their actions.
The Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano are dedicated to representing victims of auto accidents. If you have been involved in an auto accident due to another’s recklessness, please call us today for a free consultation.
