Philadelphia Hit And Run Car Accident Epidemic Claims The Life Of Yet Another Innocent Person
Unfortunately it seems that the episodes of deadly hit and run car accidents in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties is growing with geometric magnitude. At 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2009, Frances Gordon, age 75, was struck by a vehicle at or near the intersection of Church Road near Old York Road in Elkins Park. According to news sources Ms. Gordon had just left the library and was crossing the street when she was hit by a newer model white or light gray work van driven by a white male in his 40's or 50's. Witnesses informed police that the male driver hit the pedestrian, got out of the vehicle, looked at the victim, and then fled eastbound on Church Road. The van reportedly had a ladder on top and two rear tinted windows.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Frances Gordon and once again this tragic incident calls to question what legislators are doing to close the hit and run loophole that exists under Pennsylvania hit and run laws. For more information concerning this topic, please see my previous articles and blogs written at the following site - www.reiffandbily.com.
The family of Frances Gordon would be well served to seek the services of an experienced Philadelphia car accident and hit and run lawyer to fully investigate this claim and work in conjunction with the police to make sure the defendant is prosecuted to the full extent of the law, as well as to recover the maximum amount of civil remedies and compensatory damages that are available.
