Chester, PA (May 25, 2024) – Per the latest reports provided by authorities, a tanker truck collision in Chester took place on Friday, May 24, and police have now confirmed that one person died.
The incident occurred in the area of 2nd Street and Flower Street just before 12:00 p.m. Two persons were reportedly trapped in a car after it collided with the tanker, according to officials. One individual was taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities report that the second victim was declared deceased at the scene. The victim’s age and identity are yet unknown. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the fatal collision. The roadway has also since cleared following officers’ traffic management in the area, though area officials continue to investigate the incident in the interim.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Semi-Truck Crashes in Pennsylvania
Across the United States, there were just under 170,000 truck accidents in the last year. Moreover, Pennsylvania wasn’t far behind Florida, Texas, and California (the top states for these crashes) in terms of the number of truck accidents. Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationwide with approximately 12,000 truck accidents. Even worse, up to 300 deaths total from these incidents, along with thousands more injuries.
Like many other states, Pennsylvania has a vast network of highways and interstates, contributing to its higher truck traffic and making these accidents a serious concern. Furthermore, the ample size and weight of semi-trucks or tractor-trailers mean disastrous consequences in a collision.
For all of the above reasons, you need to know your legal rights if you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Pennsylvania. You have to deal with more than just your regular vehicle insurance company while seeking compensation for injuries you suffered in a truck collision. For instance, a trucking contractor’s primary goals are to minimize responsibility for accidents involving their drivers and maximize profits.
Thankfully, you can be sure that our knowledgeable Chester car accident attorneys at the Slocum Firm are ready to carefully evaluate your claim and work with you to determine the recompense you deserve. Our attorneys at the Slocum Firm understand the profound impact a truck accident may have on a victim and their families. Regardless of the circumstances of your collision, you can count on us to support your legal rights. Call our Carlisle truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.
Note: This post was created with the use of outside sources, including news sources, police and fire reports, social media platforms, as well as first-hand accounts about serious accidents in the state of Pennsylvania. The Slocum Law Firm has not independently verified all facts surrounding this injury accident. If you locate inaccurate information related to this post, please contact us right away so that we can make the correction. We will remove a post, if requested.
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