Philadelphia Vehicle Accidents (2006)
In 2006, there were 100 people killed in fatal car accidents in Philadelphia, PA. These crashes were caused by a variety of factors including alcohol abuse, speeding, driver error and negligence [See: Pennsylvania Traffic Violations]. There were often contributing circumstances that exacerbated the seriousness of the collisions such as road hazards, weather conditions, equipment failures, and the involvement of multiple vehicles.While external circumstances may have contributed to the seriousness of the accidents, frequently factors completely within the control of the driver effected the outcome. Unfortunately, there were many fatalities in Philadelphia, PA that may have had a different ending had the driver been wearing a seat belt, and had alcohol not been involved.
Thousands are severly injured throughout Pennsylvania each year in vehicle accidents. The Munley, Munley & Cartwright law firm has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. Victims and the families of those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging situation that is further complicated by the complex insurance laws and legal issues. By working with our experienced car accident lawyers, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.
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Fatal Accident Details: Philadelphia, PA / Philadelphia County (2006)
Case #: 420342
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420340
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 43, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420435
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 12, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420481
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 61, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420415
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420344
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 37, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420196
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420441
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 15, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420321
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was properly wearing a seatbelt, it was not enough to prevent serious injury. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420339
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420416
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 37, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420973
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 38, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420338
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 72, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420418
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 51, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420341
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 36, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420417
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420227
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420516
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 29, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420485
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 31, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420419
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 59, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420511
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 99, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420542
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420520
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420862
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420543
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 6, was a bicyclist involved in the accident. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420603
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 20, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420664
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 42, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420541
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 6, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420587
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 30, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420605
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420604
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 60, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420540
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 6, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420559
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 99, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. The accident statistics for Philadelphia report no information about the use, or applicability, of a vehicle air bag. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420544
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420598
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 29, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420623
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 69, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420649
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 31, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420546
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 60, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420600
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 48, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420556
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420553
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420568
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420574
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 61, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420573
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 55, was a pedestrian injured by the vehicle collision. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420691
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420659
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 30, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.
Case #: 420699
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420848
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 16, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the In this Philadelphia accident a man was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420704
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. There is no information available regarding the use of any safety equipment by the victim or driver. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed. However, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. More than 17,000 people are the victims of drunk driving accidents every year, and this deadly crash was no exception. The police found that alcohol was a factor in the car accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
Case #: 420849
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. While the vehicle did have air bags installed, there was not an air bag available for this seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, drunk driving did not play a role in this accident. Additional findings reported that drug use did not play a role in this crash. The impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.
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