Centre County, PA (May 17, 2024) – Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were flown to a hospital for serious injuries after a head-on collision in Centre County, state police at Rockview wrote in a crash report on Wednesday. A 43-year-old Delaware man driving a 2023 Kia Sorento was involved in a collision with a 2023 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 64-year-old Aaronsburg man at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Old Route 322 near Bloom Road in Potter Township, police stated.
The driver of the Kia and his two passengers, an 8-year-old child and a 40-year-old woman, were flown by medevac helicopters to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to be treated for severe injuries. The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries and was treated at Mount Nittany Medical Center. However, no further details were released, and an investigation is still ongoing.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Major Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
All too many car accidents occur in our state annually, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and other Pennsylvanian cities. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports that over 121,000 collisions occurred in the state in just one recent year, all too many caused by careless errors and negligence, such as texting while driving or speeding. Head-on collisions are among the worst types of these incidents, known for contributing to even more serious injuries or even fatalities due to the strength of their typical impact and speeds.
During the frustrating aftermath of a car accident, victims and their families need a trusted legal advocate who will stand by their side and ensure they get the treatment and financial support they deserve. You want someone who will stand up for your rights and ensure your voice is heard while keeping your best interests in mind. At the Slocum Firm, we conduct in-depth investigations into every case, obtaining documentation and speaking with medical professionals and vocational specialists to best assist our clients and their families.
The Slocum Firm‘s lawyers know the significant aftereffects a major head-on collision may have on a person’s life. Whatever the circumstances of your accident, we invest a great deal of time and energy into fighting for your rights and getting you the substantial compensation you need. For more information regarding your legal rights after a collision with a large commercial vehicle, call our Centre County-area injury accident lawyers at (570) 209-7376.
