Pittsburgh, PA (July 23, 2024) – Pittsburgh Police are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash that took place on Saturday, July 20.

Officers were called to the intersection of Commonwealth Place and the Boulevard of the Allies Downtown after receiving reports of a vehicle that had hit a woman on a bike. A woman with injuries was found and taken to a hospital, where she is in stable condition.

Authorities said that no further details on the victim or the events leading up to the collision were released, though police say they believe the vehicle involved was a green Ford Escape. Anyone with information on this scene is asked to contact Pittsburgh Police as they continue their investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her loved ones.

Bicycle & 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 Pittsburgh-area pedestrian accident lawyers about scheduling a free consultation and learning more about how our team will protect your legal rights after an accident.