Buffalo Township, PA (June 19, 2024) – A man is dead after police say he was hit by a vehicle while cutting grass along a roadway in Buffalo Township on Wednesday, June 19.

According to authorities, a car veered off Ekastown Road around 8:15 a.m., allegedly striking and killing a 62-year-old man. The driver involved in the crash reportedly told police he had fallen asleep at the wheel. Buffalo Township Police Chief Timothy Derringer said the incident remains under investigation. Additionally, police have not released the driver’s name, pending the investigation’s outcome, which includes a toxicology test and accident reconstruction. However, the Buffalo Township Police and Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a joint investigation now.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s family members.

Pedestrian Deaths in Pennsylvania

During the last several years, there has been an upsurge in pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania. In fact, during this period, there has been an approximately 20% increase in pedestrian deaths. Of course, parking lots, crosswalks, intersections, and congested downtown areas are where pedestrian accidents occur most often. Furthermore, areas near schools and residential neighborhoods tend to have a higher rate of pedestrian accidents due to the increased number of pedestrians—especially children—in these areas.

Following the rules of the road, being aware of their surroundings, and driving carefully and alertly are all essential for drivers. After all, it is generally preventable to avoid catastrophic injuries or fatalities from pedestrian accidents, which are incredibly upsetting for the victims since they often cause long-term suffering and financial hardships. And if the accident victim passes away due to the crash, their bereaved families usually have to carry both a financial and an emotional weight on their shoulders.

Insurance companies often use various tactics to deny or reduce claims related to pedestrian accidents, thus exacerbating the situation. They have the option to downplay the severity of the wounds or dispute the insured driver’s culpability. Nonetheless, the Slocum Firm’s Buffalo Township pedestrian accident lawyers are skilled in handling these cases. We are committed to safeguarding our clients’ rights.

We at the Slocum Firm understand what it takes to stand up for you and your loved ones. We will represent your best interests and work to ensure that you get fair compensation at every stage of the claims procedure. Call (570) 209-7376 to talk with our tenacious Buffalo Township pedestrian accident lawyers about scheduling a free consultation and learning more about how our team will protect your legal rights after you’ve lost a loved one in an accident.