Philadelphia, PA (June 2, 2024) – A Philadelphia police officer is hospitalized after being struck by a car while riding a dirt bike in Juniata Park Sunday afternoon, police said. The officer was riding a police dirt bike as part of the ATV detail when he was allegedly struck by a woman driving in a black Honda CRV who was making a U-turn at Bennington and Cayuga Streets just after 4:30 p.m.
The collision caused the officer to slide into a parked vehicle, which caused his injuries, police said. The officer was transported to Temple University Hospital by ambulance, and his condition is not known at this time, according to police. The officer’s bike was totaled, and the Honda CRV sustained minor front-end damage. Police said the Honda driver was not injured. Investigators are still looking into the incident, though no further details were released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents 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.
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 pedestrian accident lawyers are skilled in handling insurance disputes. Our commitment is 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 Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers about scheduling a free consultation and learning more about how our team will protect your legal rights after an accident.
