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Philadelphia – America's historic city that now serves as the economic hub of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia has a population of 1.5 million people, and is a travel destination for millions more annually. Its major industries are include higher education, manufacturing, oil refining, food processing, health care and biotechnology, telecommunications, tourism and financial services. It is the home of Fortune 500 companies in the Delaware Valley include Comcast, insurance companies Colonial Penn, CIGNA and Lincoln Financial Group, energy company Sunoco, pharmaceutical companies Wyeth and GlaxoSmithKline, and Boeing Rotorcraft Systems.

Philadelphia's traffic reflects its position as the key economic location in Pennsylvania

As thousands of commuters travel into the city each day, traffic congestion and accidents are a constant occurance. The major roadways include: Interstate 70 enters Pennsylvania at the West Virginia state line one mile west in Washington County. Interstate 76 enters Pennsylvania at the Ohio border northwest of Enon Valley in Lawrence County as the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Interstate 78 begins at I-81 five miles (8 km) west of Fredericksburg in Lebanon County. Interstate 79 enters Pennsylvania at the West Virginia state line one mile south of Mount Morris in Greene County. Interstate 81 enters Pennsylvania at the Maryland state line in Franklin County and heads northeast to Scranton before turning north for New York. It is known as the American Legion Memorial Highway while in Pennsylvania. To get up-to-date road information, go to the Pennsylvania DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Philadelphia, go to Accuweather.com.

Links to recent accidents in the Philadelphia area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Philadelphia:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Philadelphia, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Philadelphia accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Pennsylvania grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Philadelphia grief support organizations and counselors.

Philadelphia legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Philadelphia, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Philadelphia injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Philadelphia injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. In the event an accident is fatal, an experienced Philadelphia wrongful death lawyer can help families recover financially from the loss of a loved one.

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Most recent accident reports

A Maryland man riding his motorcycle has died after a crash in Delaware.

The crash happened around 8:40 p.m. Saturday in the area of East Chestnut Hill Road and South Kingston Road in Newark.

Date: 
Friday, March 21, 2014
City: 
Newark, DE
Wilmington Police are investigating a motorcycle accident that seriously injured two people Saturday night. Police say a motorcyclist struck a pedestrian and a parked car before being ejected from the bike.
Date: 
Friday, March 21, 2014
Police are investigating a Wilbur school bus accident in New Castle County. Around 8:15 a.m. Thursday morning, a vehicle rear-ended the bus as it was getting ready to turn on to Wrangle Hill Road.
Date: 
Thursday, March 20, 2014
City: 
Bear, DE
Police have identified two people killed in a fiery car crash in Bucks County Friday morning. Buckingham Township Police have identified the victims as 30-year-old Nicole Bereshny of Hatfield and 50-year-old Yan Zou of Jamison.
Date: 
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Type: Car Accident

A security guard was injured when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a gate at the Naval Yard in South Philadelphia.

It happened around 7:30 Monday night.

Date: 
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown

According to police, around 7:05 a.m. Monday morning crews responded to a car accident on I-676 Westbound near the Walt Whitman Bridge.

State troopers were forced to break the victim’s car window in order to get her out of the vehicle.

Date: 
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Roadway: 
I-676 Westbound
Type: Car Accident

Police say three people were injured when a driver lost control and crashed on Roosevelt Boulevard early Saturday morning.

The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. just past Adams Avenue in the city's Frankford section.

Date: 
Friday, March 14, 2014
Type: Car Accident

An out-of-control car smashed into a Delaware town hall overnight sending at least one person to the hospital and leaving the town cleaning up bricks and debris.

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Justis Street
Type: Car Accident
Philadelphia Police are investigating a hit and run accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured in North Philadelphia Tuesday. It happened at 21st Street and Susquehanna Avenue around 3:30 p.m.
Five people are recovering after police say an elderly man crashed his Black Cadillac into a shoe store in Tredyffrin Township on Tuesday.
Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Type: Car Accident

A man is fighting for his life after a car crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Hunting Park section of the city.

Date: 
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Type: Car Accident

Delaware County authorities are searching for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in Collingdale and then fled the scene.

Date: 
Thursday, March 6, 2014

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver in a hit-and-run crash late Thursday that left a man clinging to life.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Police say a suspected drunk driver lost control of his mini-van near 11th and West Cumberland Street and crashed into a car going through the intersection. It happened at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
A big rig flipped off a Bucks County highway this morning causing a backup for hours and state police say it was all caused when an intoxicated driver pulled over to the side of the road.
Date: 
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Roadway: 
I-95