Philadelphia, PA (July 1, 2024) – A man was killed in a pedestrian crash along Broad Street in Philadelphia on Saturday.

It happened just after 1:00 p.m. along the 700 block of North Broad Street, when police say a silver 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by a 24-year-old woman was traveling northbound. The vehicle then allegedly struck a pedestrian, identified by authorities as Visva Varathakumar. Investigators say Varathakumar was attempting to cross the street when he was hit. Varathakumar was transported to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. An investigation into this incident is ongoing; however, police have not yet stated whether charges have been filed. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact officers.

We offer our deepest condolences to Visva Varathakumar’s family.

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 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. Make use of our free consultation and contact us to learn more about how our team will protect your rights after an accident has dramatically changed your life. Call us at (570) 290-7376 to talk with our Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers.