Two Killed in PA Thanksgiving Day Car Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured
Two men were killed and three others were injured in a head-on collision on I-95 near Broad Street in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving, November 25. The drivers of both vehicles involved were killed and 3 passengers were seriously injured. According to Philly.com, one of the vehicles had been traveling north in the southbound lanes.
According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are higher fatality rates during holiday periods. In 2002, there were 543 crash fatalities over the Thanksgiving holiday. The number of fatalities per day during both the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holiday periods is significantly higher than the fatalities per day for the rest of December. In 2006, there were 392 crashes over the Christmas holiday period, 160 of those involved impaired drivers.
Weather conditions and road surface conditions can also negatively affect vehicle handling and driver sight, especially during the holidays in winter. In 2008, there were 145 deaths from Pennsylvania car crashes that involved rain and rain/fog. There were 55 that involved snow/sleet.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident during the holiday season, contact Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today for a free consultation with one of our experienced Philadelphia car crash attorneys. They have extensive experience representing those who have been involved in even the most complex Pennsylvania car accident cases.
Remember that during the holidays be careful while heading to your destination and have extra patience while driving your vehicle!
