Philadelphia Accident

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Five vehicles crashed in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on the afternoon of Thursday May 12, 2011. The accident occurred around 12:45 p.m. at East Clearfield and F Streets.  At least one person was taken by ambulance to Temple University Hospital.  It is unclear whether anyone else was seriously injured in this wreck.

The identities of those involved in this accident have not yet been released and this Pennsylvania accident remains under investigation.

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Residents of a North Philadelphia neighborhood were enjoying a block party on the afternoon of Saturday May 7 when a black Volvo hit a group of children who were playing on an inflatable bounce house.  

Several children were hurt in the accident and one was listed in critical condition.  That child, a 9 year old boy, suffered significant head injuries in the crash. 

The driver of the Volvo left the scene of the accident but was later arrested by an off duty cop.  He is facing numerous charges in relation to this Philadelphia car accident.

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Earlier this week, we reported about the tragic death of a young mother on Roosevelt Boulevard.  Today, we are sad to report that another serious accident has occurred on another section of the Boulevard.

This time, a 7 year old boy who was walking to school was hit at the intersection of Whitaker Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.  The child suffered head injuries and was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital.

We extend our best wishes for a full and complete recovery to the child following this Philadelphia pedestrian accident.

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A young pregnant mother was killed last week as she attempted to cross Roosevelt Boulevard near Lexington Avenue in Philadelphia.  Reports of the incident indicate that 28 year old Giselle Moya was hit by motorcyclist.  She was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center where she and her unborn child died.

According to reports of the accident, Giselle was crossing in or near a marked crosswalk.  There are concerns about the location and safety of the crosswalk.  Locals reportedly call this area “Dead Man’s Trail” because of how many accidents occur here.  A traffic light is expected to be installed this summer.

Giselle is survived by her parents and her five year old son.  We extend our sincere sympathies to them and to the rest of her family and friends following this tragic Philadelphia pedestrian accident.

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Two separate car accidents resulted in four hospitalizations and a traffic nightmare on Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard Extension on April 4.

Police report that a multivehicle accident occurred between South Ridge Avenue and Kelly Drive and I-76 shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 4.  Two victims were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center and one person was taken to Temple University Hospital after that crash.  Later, a vehicle caught fire between I-76 and Roberts Avenue and Abbottsford Avenue resulting in one person being taken to Temple University Hospital.

We wish all those involved in these Pennsylvania car accidents a speedy and complete recovery.

At approximately 4:50 Sunday morning, a head on collision injured at least three people on I 95 in South Philadelphia.  According to police, a woman was driving a Ford Fusion southbound in the northbound lanes of I 95 and crashed into a Toyota Corolla.  Police say that the driver of the Ford Fusion, Megan Bredell, showed signs of intoxication and that the results of sobriety tests are pending.  Criminal charges are also reported to be pending.

Ms. Bredell, her passenger, and the driver of the Toyota Corolla were all injured in this Philadelphia car accident.  They have all been hospitalized.  We wish them all a full and speedy recovery.

Many residents of the Torresdale section of Philadelphia live with fear of car accidents not only on the roads but also in their homes.  One family’s home has been hit by a drunk driver who fell asleep at the wheel, not once but three times.

The latest crash to impact the family occurred earlier this month.  This time the alleged drunk driver hit a concrete jersey barrier placed by the city at the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Convent Lane.  City council and state representatives indicate that they are going to look into this situation to see what can be done to avoid future Pennsylvania car accidents at this location.