Philadelphia Vehicle Accidents (2008)

Fatal Accident Details: Philadelphia, PA / Philadelphia County (2008)

Case #: 420041
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 52, 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 #: 420112
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. 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 victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420075
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 27, 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420066
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 23, 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 #: 420054
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 45, 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 #: 420058
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 84, 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. 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 #: 420039
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, 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 #: 420042
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 63, 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 #: 420240
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 50, 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 woman 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. Additionally, the crash investigators found that drug use was a factor in this fatal accident. The victim was taken to the hospital, although they succumbed to their injuries later.

Case #: 420122
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 51, 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 #: 420121
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 50, 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 #: 420130
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 55, was a bystander injured 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420340
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, 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 #: 420239
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 22, 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 #: 420230
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 67, 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 #: 420478
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 15, 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 #: 420235
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 19, 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 #: 420322
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 49, 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 #: 420356
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 74, 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 #: 420335
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 34, 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 #: 420323
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 24, 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 #: 420354
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 24, 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 #: 420357
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 68, 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 #: 420353
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 58, 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 #: 420498
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 24, 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. 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 #: 420458
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 37, 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 #: 420392
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 56, 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 #: 420509
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 65, 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 #: 420507
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 #: 420699
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 52, 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 #: 420536
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. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle but they did not 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 #: 420569
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, 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 #: 420559
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 27, 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 #: 420570
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 #: 420560
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 32, 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 #: 420583
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 41, 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 #: 420587
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 15, was a passenger in the vehicle. 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 #: 420542
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 56, 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 #: 420789
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 85, 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 #: 420567
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 24, 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. 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 #: 420711
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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

Case #: 420722
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 50, 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 #: 420864
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. 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 #: 420690
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 53, 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 #: 420802
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 25, 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. 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 #: 420865
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 32, 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 #: 420694
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 67, 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 #: 420645
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.

Case #: 420889
In this Philadelphia accident a woman, age 13, 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 #: 420898
In this Philadelphia accident a man, age 54, 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 impact of the crash caused immediate death, and the victim was not taken to the hospital.

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