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Bedford County State Police Department Office

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Several important interstate and state roads are located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. As cars, trucks and motorcycles travel along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, US 30, US 220, State Routes 26, 36, 56 and 96 and the many miles of local roads, accidents happen. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 770 accidents in Bedford County. 372 of those accidents resulted in injuries and 15 of those accidents resulted in fatalities.

State Police at the Bedford Station Investigate Accidents

Accidents in Bedford County, PA are often reported to and investigated by Troop G of the Pennsylvania State Police in Bedford.

The contact information for the Bedford County Pennsylvania State Police Departments is, as follows:

Bedford County PA State Police Bedford

1475 County Ridge Road

Bedford, PA 15522

814-623-6133

866-261-8675

Contact an Experienced Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer

Bedford County prides itself on a slower pace of life in the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside. Unfortunately, that does not prevent accidents from happening. If you’ve been hurt in a Bedford County accident then you need the assistance of an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer to help you with your recovery.

Pennsylvania car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff has been representing victims of Pennsylvania accident for more than 20 years. He has helped more than 20,000 accident victims with their recovery. If you’ve been hurt, call Jon and ask him about your chances of recovery and the possible damages to which you may be entitled.

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Dauphin County Head On Collision Injures Four People

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

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On Wednesday, a head on collision in Dauphin County sent four people to the hospital. The accident occurred on Route 209 in Williams Township shortly before 4 p.m.

Both drivers, 45 year old John Berzowski and 19 year old Joseph Bohner were airlifted to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with injuries. They were both reported to be in fair condition the day following the accident. Two passengers from Mr. Bohner’s car, 21 year old Joshua Bohner and a 16 year old girl who has not been identified were taken to the same hospital by ambulance for treatment of their accident injuries.

This Pennsylvania car crash remains under investigation.

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2 Children injured in Philadelphia I 95 Accident

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

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A serious accident near the Washington Street exit of I 95 in Philadelphia sent 2 adults and 2 young children to the hospital yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The identities and conditions of the injured have not yet been released. The children were transported to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of sedan lost control of a vehicle after hitting the tire of a truck. The sedan crashed into the concrete barrier. The cause of this Philadelphia car accident remains under investigation.

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SEPTA Bus and Police Cruiser Crash in Philadelphia Injuring Nine

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

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A SEPTA bus and a police car crashed in North Philadelphia yesterday sending nine people to the hospital. The identities of the injured have not yet been released. However, officials indicate that 8 people on the bus and 1 person in the police cruiser made up the list of injured victims. The victims were taken to Temple University Hospital and Albert Einstein Medical Center. Both vehicles sustained damage in the accident.

According to officials, the police car was driving eastbound on Erie Avenue when it turned on to Old York Road where it was struck by a Route 56 SEPTA bus. This Philadelphia bus and police car accident remains under investigation.

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Wyoming County State Police Department Office

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The 405 square miles that make up Wyoming County, Pennsylvania are among the least populated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Yet, each year people are hurt and killed in Wyoming County crashes. In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 325 accidents, 168 of which resulted in injuries and 6 of which resulted in fatalities.

State Police at the Tunkhannock Station Investigate Accidents

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop P of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Tunkhannock Station.

The contact information for the Wyoming County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

Wyoming County State Police Tunkhannock

915 SR6W

Tunkhannock, PA 18657

570-836-2141

Contact an Experienced Pennsylvania Car Crash Lawyers

State police from the Tunkhannock Station will investigate your Wyoming County accident but they are not allowed to provide you with legal advice or legal representation.

In order to protect your rights after a crash, it is important to contact a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer who can make sure that your rights are protected and fight for the compensation that you deserve.

Pennsylvania car crash attorney Jon Ostroff has been representing Pennsylvania car accidents for more than 20 years. More than 20,000 victims have been represented by Jon. He knows how to get fair and equitable damages for people who’ve been hurt by other people’s negligence. Call Jon today if you’ve been hurt in a Wyoming County Accident and let him help you get the damages that you deserve.

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Sullivan County State Police Department Office

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

At the time of the 2000 census there were only 6,556 people living in Sullivan County, making it one of the 10 least populated Pennsylvania counties. Yet, like every county in the Commonwealth, Sullivan County sees its fair share of car crashes. In 2008, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 80 car accidents, 1 of which was fatal and 40 of which resulted in injuries.

State Police at the Laporte Station Investigate Accidents

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania accidents are often reported to and investigated by Troop P of the Pennsylvania State Police located at the Laporte Station.

The contact information for the Sullivan County Pennsylvania State Police Department is as follows:

Sullivan County State Police Laporte

PO Box 70

Laporte, PA 18626

570-946-4610

Contact an Experienced Pennsylvania Car Crash Lawyer

If you’ve been hurt, or if you’ve lost a loved one in a Sullivan County accident then you need an experienced Pennsylvania car crash lawyer to represent you.

Pennsylvania car accident lawyer Jon Ostroff is a rare “20/20” lawyer. He has helped more than 20,000 Pennsylvania accident victims recover damages over the past 20 years and Jon is ready to help you recover fair and equitable damages for injuries you sustained in your Sullivan County car accident.

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One Car Accident Kills One and Injures Two in Bradford County

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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A Bradford County crash killed one person and seriously injured two others on Sunday. The accident occurred on State Route 6 in North Towanda Township.

20 year old Curt Heitmeyer was driving his car on State Route 6 when he lost control and slid off the road. The car rolled over a few times before stopping.

One of the passengers in the car, 20 year old Jonathan Sperlazzo, died from injuries sustained in the accident. Mr. Heitmeyer and another passenger were both injured.

Pennsylvania state police are investigating this fatal Pennsylvania car accident.

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Unlicensed Driver Charged with Homicide After Lehigh County Crash

Monday, July 19th, 2010

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An unlicensed driver put his van into reverse on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County over the weekend, killing one person and sending 7 others to the hospital.

The driver, James Augustus York, of Brooklyn New York was driving his van in reverse along the berm at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday morning when he hit an oncoming tractor trailer.

The van had seven passengers in it, three of whom were ejected during the accident. One of the passengers in the van was killed, and seven people were taken to the hospitals. Two juveniles are believed to have life threatening injuries.

I 78 remained shut down for 8 hours following this fatal Lehigh County crash.

Mr. York has been charged with homicide for his part in the accident.

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Philadelphia Crash Sends 3 People to Area Hospitals

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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A two car accident injured three people in a Philadelphia accident during the overnight hours of July 15, 2010. The accident occurred on Kelly Drive at Boathouse Row in the Fairmount Park section of the city.

One of the cars spun around and was saved from the Schuylkill River by a curb. Both cars were heavily damaged. Three people were hurt, two of whom had to be extricated from their cars. All three were taken to area hospitals.

This Philadelphia car accident remains under investigation.

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How Dangerous is Route 33 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

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In just the past three weeks, there have been three fatal motor vehicle crashes on a section of Route 33 in Monroe County. The accidents have occurred in the area from Route 209 in Stroud Township to the border of Northampton County.

Traffic on Route 33 is up 27% in the past decade. It is a popular way to travel for cars and trucks looking to reach New Jersey, New York or the Lehigh Valley.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has different improvements planned to help increase safety on this road but reminds motorists that the key to safety on Route 33 and elsewhere is for drivers to pay attention, to obey the speed limit, to stay sober and to not use cell phones while driving.

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