Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Blog | Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis LLP

Last night, a fatal collision tied up southbound Roosevelt Boulevard from about 1 to 7 am. Initially believed to be an accident, this collision that killed one and critically wounded five is now being investigated as not only a wrongful death but also a possible homicide, according to Philadelphia police.

In this case, the driver of one car was pursuing the other, a Ford Crown Victoria. After being struck several times by the pursuing vehicle, the Ford slammed into a pedestrian tunnel entrance, killing one teen and critically injuring the rest of the passengers, two other teens, an adult, and a baby. The pursuing car hit a wall and knocked down a lamp post, critically injuring the driver. Because of the mayhem preceding the crash, debris was scattered across the road, and that, in addition to the serious injuries and the nascent homicide investigation, was responsible for the long delay.

Yesterday's blog entry notwithstanding, this is the third in a string of fatal car accidents in Philadelphia this week. The other crashes were both DUI-related.

If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP today for a free initial consultation.