November 22, 2024

Woman Struck and Killed in Philadelphia Neighborhood

Pedestrian accident lawyer

A 67-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Chinatown on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the woman was struck by a blue Acura while crossing the 200 block of North 10th Street.

Emergency responders transported the woman to Jefferson University Hospital in Center City, where she was pronounced dead. The Acura driver was uninjured in the crash and remained at the scene. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Philadelphia consistently ranks among the cities with the highest rates of pedestrian-related accidents. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, nearly 3,000 vehicle accidents involving pedestrians occur each year in Pennsylvania, resulting in approximately 200 fatalities and thousands of injuries.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, call Anthony C. Gagliano III, P.C. at 267-861-7100 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Chester County, and Norristown.