Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Carnegie

A woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle while walking on a sidewalk in Carnegie on Monday, March 19^th.

The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the 400 block of East Main Street.

The victim was walking on the sidewalk when a car jumped the curb and struck her.

The victim was taken to St. Clair Hospital where she died due to her injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was also taken to St. Clair Hospital for treatment.

It is not clear as to why the vehicle left the road.  The accident is still under investigation.

Recovering compensation after an accident.

If a loved one was killed in an accident, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney right away to review your family’s rights. You may be able to file a civil wrongful death claim.

Pursuing a claim after losing a loved one will never fill the void left by a loved one’s passing away. It is not a matter of profiting for the family left behind, but rather recovering.  The recovery of damages can alleviate the unexpected funeral costs and expenses accrued when a loved one passes.

Call 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh at Berger and Green today.

Source:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Police identify driver in fatal Carnegie pedestrian accident as Scott man”