1 Killed, 11 Injured in Four-Vehicle Car Crash in Burlco
A woman was killed and 11 people, including several children and one pedestrian, were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on February 21 in Burlco in South Jersey. According to Philly.com, four vehicles were involved in the accident, which occurred when an SUV rear-ended a Mercedes-Benz, pushing it into a bus stop. The car struck a person waiting for the bus and then hit a light pole. The SUV struck at least one other vehicle before it flipped onto its roof.
The article does not say what caused the SUV to rear-end the Mercedes. Multi-vehicle car accidents involve two or more vehicles and often cause severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive vehicle and property damage. Because of the number of vehicles involved, these types of car crashes can be very deadly.
An innocent pedestrian was injured in this multiple vehicle crash. Pedestrian deaths accounted for 10.8 percent of all traffic accident-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2009. More than 70 percent of pedestrian deaths and 46 percent of pedestrian injuries occurred in areas other than intersections.
Distracted driving can lead to multivehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that distracted driving was the reason for 6,000 fatalities and over half a million injuries in 2008, making it a leading cause of auto accidents.
Distracted driving is illegal and any activity that decreases your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is against the law. If you or someone you love has been in a serious car accident in Pennsylvania and you believe it was caused by a distracted or reckless driver, contact the experienced Pennsylvania car accident lawyers at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today for a consultation. It is important to hire an experienced attorney who can prove that the driver was significantly distracted in order for you to obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries and related losses.
