Irresponsible Teen Driver Speeds Through School Zone Striking Delaware County Motorist
I woke up yesterday morning and turned on my television set only to see the results of a devastatingly tragic car accident that took the life of an innocent victim, 33-year old Joseph Sherlock of Upper Darby, PA. According to a Pennsylvania State Police news report, a police officer saw a red Ford Explorer irresponsibly speeding through a school zone on Route 352 at approximately 7:40 a.m. Other state troopers and officers saw the Explorer speeding on Route 352 but lost sight of it as it approached Dutton Mill Road. At the intersection of Knowltown Road, the speeding Explorer ran a red light and slammed into a black Honda in the intersection. When I saw the story on television, it looked like the front end of the Honda was severed on impact and the car was covered by a tarp. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to the driver of the Honda, Joseph Sherlock, who was trapped inside and pronounced dead on the scene. The 18-year old driver of the Explorer, Jonathan Trueheart of Ambler, PA, was taken into custody and transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center.
Unfortunately this case represents a tragic incident of an irresponsible teenager speeding through a school zone without regard for the safety of innocent children or commuters during the busy rush hour. This experienced car accident attorney recommends that driver of the Explorer, Jonathan Trueheart, be charged with severe criminal penalties including but not limited to homicide. The family of Joseph Sherlock would be well advised to seek the services of an experienced car accident lawyer to fully investigate this claim and protect their legal rights.
