Philadelphia, PA (July 20, 2024) – A 1-year-old girl was killed. Two women were injured crossing a street in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 20, police said. The crash resulting in the child’s death occurred just before 9:00 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Front Street and East Wyoming Avenue in the city’s Feltonville area, police added.

According to officials, a 31-year-old woman and a female described as “a young adult” were crossing westbound on Wyoming Avenue with the 1-year-old when they were struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Front Street. The child was taken by medics to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she was pronounced dead at 9:32 p.m., police said. The other two victims were taken to Einstein Medical Center and were reported in stable condition, police said in a statement just after 10:30 p.m.

However, the Philadelphia Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a joint investigation of the crash in the interim, and have not released any further details.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased child’s loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.

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 Philadelphia 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 schedule a free consultation with our tenacious Philadelphia-area pedestrian accident lawyers and learn more about how our team will uphold and protect your rights after you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in an accident.