Philadelphia, PA (May 15, 2024) – A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) in Center City Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.

The crash happened around 4:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes between the exits for Broad Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway. According to Pennsylvania State police, the man was thrown onto the right shoulder as a result of the crash, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver stopped at the scene. Police say the damage to the car was consistent with the driver’s statement, and the driver was not impaired. Investigators are working to learn the identity of the man who was killed, though no further details were released.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim killed in this crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania

Over 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.