Bicyclist Killed by Speeding Driver in Center City Philadelphia
Victim was struck and killed by speeding driver while cycling in a designated bike lane.
In a tragic accident that highlights the importance of driver and bicycle lane safety in Philadelphia, a 30-year-old Chief Resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was fatally struck by a speeding driver while cycling in a designated bike lane. The accident occurred at 18th and Spruce Streets around 7 p.m. on July 17, 2024. The impact threw the victim 20 to 30 feet causing her fatal head injuries. She was rushed to the hospital but sadly did not survive her injuries. This tragic loss serves as a stark reminder of the dangers cyclists face even in designated bike lanes, and the importance of safe driving.
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is a leading law firm in motor vehicle/bicycle accident cases. Most recently the Firm secured a multimillion dollar settlement on behalf of the family of Emily Fredricks who also tragically died in a similar accident while riding her bike. Not only did Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky secure monetary compensation for the family, but also negotiated terms of the settlement to require the implementation of policies and procedures to encourage safe driving.
The attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky are standing by and available for commentary on this developing situation.