Pedestrian injured in collision involving tow truck on Roosevelt Boulevard in Oxford Circle area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Man in critical condition after being struck by tow truck in Oxford Circle, police say
Police say the driver of the flatbed tow truck told investigators he swerved to avoid what he thought was debris in the roadway, causing him to hit the man, who was in the street.
Tow truck hits man on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Boulevard
The plan, funded by a new $78 million federal grant, will "re-time" traffic signals and build new medians and sidewalks.
What do you want to do?
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.