Luzerne Vehicle Accidents (2007)

In 2007, there were 48 people killed in fatal auto accidents in Luzerne County, PA. These wreck stemmed from various causes that include speeding, impaired driving, failure to keep a proper look out, following too closely, driver inattention and other kinds negligent conduct [See: Pennsylvania Traffic Violations]. Road hazards, weather conditions, time of day and equipment failures, may have also played a role in the accident or contributed to its seriousness.Many of the fatal accidents in Luzerne, PA might have ended differently had the driver or the vehicle's passengers taking simple safety measures, such as wearing a seat belt. Other accidents would not have occurred but for the deadly role of alcohol and a drunk driver.

Thousands are severely injured throughout Pennsylvania each year in vehicle accidents. If this has happened to you, you need the New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. at your side. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys are well-prepared to protect your rights and get you the money and benefits you are entitled to.

If you have been involved or lost a loved one in an accident in Luzerne, PA (Luzerne County), we extend our sympathies and realize no amount of money can ever replace your loss. But we can help families recover money for the injuries suffered by them. You have a limited amount of time to take legal action, so it is important to obtain legal help immediately. Timely action also helps the investigation, preserves valuable evidence and maximizes any potential recovery. Call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case. We will fight for you!

Fatal Accident Details: Luzerne County, PA (2007)

Case #: 420112
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420019
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 81, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420100
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for Ashley have no information about a vehicle air bag. The severity of the injuries may have been increased when theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420242
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 77, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420364
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 42, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420332
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420290
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 18, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420372
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 27, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420324
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 30, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421153
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 84, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420265
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 47, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420391
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 81, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420445
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 88, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420472
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 15, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421016
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420442
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 22, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420455
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 67, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420473
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 49, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420444
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420431
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 52, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420463
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Ashley have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420408
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 38, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420441
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 19, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420597
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased when theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420523
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 45, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 421019
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The accident statistics for Ashley have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420495
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 421103
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 46, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421106
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420723
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 32, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421105
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420822
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. The crash investigators also reported that drug use played a role in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421112
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 84, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420800
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 34, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420823
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 70, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420893
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a female was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 420925
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 75, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420982
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420909
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a female, age 85, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421051
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 35, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. The victim had on a motorcycle helmet, but still suffered serious injuries. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420984
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 75, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 421233
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 63, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421232
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 61, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
[Related: Ashley Accidents]

Case #: 421355
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 56, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421360
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Luzerne County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421392
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421178
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421265
Ashley, PA: In this Luzerne County accident a male, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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