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Mar

Three Victims Of North-Central Pennsylvania Hit And Run Remain In Hospital

March 30, 2012 – The Shamokin News Item is reporting that three of the five teens injured in Wednesday (March 28, 2012) night’s hit-and-run accident near Mount Carmel Area Elementary School involving an alleged drunk driver remain hospitalized. Mount Carmel Township Police Chief Brian Hollenbush has identified the victims as Tyler Wondoloski, 18, of Mount Carmel; Seanna Zimmerman, 13, of Mount Carmel; Andrew Campbell, 16, of Diamondtown; Chelsea Troutman, 14, of Mount Carmel, and Jarret Schultz, 17, of Mount Carmel.

The police state that Campbell and Zimmerman were flown by Life Flight helicopter to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Wondoloski was taken by Kulpmont Ambulance to Geisinger. Troutman and Schultz were transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where they underwent emergency room treatment before being released. Campbell was listed in serious condition Thursday, while Zimmerman and Wondoloski were reported in fair condition. All five of the victims are students at Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School.

Victor Edward Swaboski III, 38, of 320 S. Beech St., Mount Carmel, a teacher at Shamokin Area Elementary School, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and other offenses in connection with the 8:30 p.m. crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

For more information on the continuing investigation and accident go to the Shamokin News Item website at the following link:

http://newsitem.com/news/3-still-in-hospital-1.1292772#axzz1qb9Db4RO

The Pennsylvania car accident attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a car accident or car wreck in Harrisburg, North Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth, especially if you or a loved one have been seriously injured by another driver’s negligence or recklessness such as drunk driving.

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Mar

Speed A Contributing Factor In Crash That Injured Driver

March 29, 2012

Speeding in cars is dangerous because the force of the impact is relative to how fast the vehicle is moving. In other words, the faster you go, the harder you hit.

One man learned this lesson the hard way when he was seriously injured in an accident Tuesday. According to reports from WHTM 27 News, an officer saw the man speeding in the westbound lanes of Derry Street in Paxtang. The officer attempted to follow the vehicle, but lost sight. A short time later, police were called to the scene of an accident the speeding driver had been involved in.

Police estimate that the driver was going approximately 90 mph on the road when he struck five parked vehicles between 14^th and 15^th Streets. The driver was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle and required extrication by Harrisburg firefighters before being taken to Penn State Hershey Medical Center to receive treatment for his extensive injuries.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that speeding is one of the most prevalent and preventable causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States today and has a price tag of roughly $40.4 billion per year.

This is why the Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers ask that drivers keep safe behind the wheel by always monitoring and obeying the posted speed limit of the road that they are on.

Mar

Driver Arrrested In Hit And Run Near Shamokin

March 29, 2012 - The Shamokin News Item is reporting today that a hit-and-run driver was apprehended by police Wednesday night (March 28, 2012) after he struck at least three people walking on the Locust Gap Highway near Mount Carmel Area Elementary School. Victor E. Swaboski III, employed as an elementary teacher in Shamokin Area School District, was found hiding in a wooded area near Seventh and Poplar streets and was taken into custody.

Three people are believed to be seriously injured and were taken to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, two of whom were flown by Life Flight helicopter and a third driven by ambulance. Two others were driven by ambulance to G-SACH in Coal Township.

The five pedestrians, all believed to be teenagers, were walking east toward Mount Carmel when they were struck from behind by the eastbound Jeep. Two of the teens had bicycles. The victims were treated in a patch of grass just off the highway and near the school’s fence. Those flown by helicopter were taken to the high school where a landing zone was established.

For more information on the accident and investigation see the Shamokin News Item website at the following link:

http://newsitem.com/news/hit-run-driver-in-custody-1.1292209#axzz1qVGlPls3

The Pennsylvania car accident attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a car accident or car wreck in Harrisburg, South Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth, especially if you or a loved one have been seriously injured by another driver’s negligence or recklessness.

Mar

Tips For Motorcycle Safety

In the past few years we have seen more and more people use motorcycles as their primary mode of transportation. Also, with the approach of nice weather, we will see more more people operating motorcycles on the roads in and around Central Pennsylvania and the entire Commonwealth.

When operating a motorcycle it is imporant to be safe. Here are a few tips that can improve your level of safety:

1. Be safe by conducting a pre-ride check to identify any mechanical defects with your motorcycle.
2. Be visible by signaling your intentions, making sure your headlight works and is on day and night, using reflective strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle, and flashing your brake light when you are slowing down and before stopping.
3. Dress safely by wearing an approved helmet and eye protection, and wearing bright colored clothing, over the ankle foot protection, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and full-fingered gloves.
4. Use common sense by keeping a safe distance from other motorists and give yourself enough time to react to dangerous situations, using lane positioning to be seen; ride in the part of a lane where you are most visible, and avoid weaving between lanes.
5. Ride unimpaired by not riding when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
6. Ride by being courteous and responsible with respect to other drivers.
7. Don’t speed and know the local traffic laws and rules of the road.
8. Be Prepared by developing your riding techniques before going into heavy traffic and knowing how to handle your bike in conditions such as wet or sandy roads, high winds, and uneven surfaces.

Do you have any other ideas, tips or suggestions for motorcycle safety?

The attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers in Pennsylvania can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a motorcycle accident or car wreck in Harrisburg, South Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth, especially if you or a loved one have been seriously injured by another driver’s negligence or recklessness.

Mar

Police Investigating Franklin County Crash In Guilford Township

March 26, 2012 - According to Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg, three people were involved in a car wreck near the 4500 block of Lincoln Way East on March 23, 2012. According to the police reports, a 52-year-old Edinboro man was stopped at a red traffic signal at U.S. 30 and Mont Alto Road behind a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old Fairfield woman.

A 75-year-old Gettysburg woman was driving east on U.S. 30 and did not stop for traffic hitting the rear of the Edinboro man’s vehicle. His vehicle was pushed to the side and the Gettysburg woman also struck the rear of the Fairfield woman’s vehicle.

If you have any information which may help the police with their investigation contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
For more information on the accident read the Chambersburg Public Opinion article at:

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_20245802/three-vehicle-crash-friday-at-stop-light-guilford

Mar

Police In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Investigating Pedestrian Accident

March 23, 2012 – According to reports from the Chambersburg Public Opinion, a 14-year-old boy remains in intensive care after he was hit by a pickup truck March 21, 2012 on Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg. The paper reports that a ninth grade student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School underwent surgery after he was flown to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

The name of the student has not been released but we do know that officers responded at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday March 21, 2012 to the pedestrian crash in the 600 block of Lincoln Way East. The boy was hit by a white Ford F-150 while he was crossing at Sixth Street.

He was taken by ambulance to nearby Chambersburg Hospital, then flown by helicopter to Hershey.

Members of the Chambersburg Police Major Accident Reconstruction Team responded to investigate, according to a police statement. No further information was released.

If you have any information on the car accident please contact the police. For a complete article on the accident go to the Public Opinion website at the following link:

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_20232428/boy-pedestrian-accident-cashs-freshman

Mar

First Responder Vehicle Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver In Eastern Pennsylvania

March 19, 2012 – As emergency personnel in Whitehall, Pennsylvania were trying to clear the road from one accident, their emergency vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver. According to Allentown paper The Morning Call, the accident happened on March 11, 2012 on Route 22 when a suspected drunk driver struck the open driver’s door and drove past signs and construction cones and flares that were set up. The driver then struck two other cars, injuring three people.

The charges for drunk driving are still pending against the driver. If found guilty, he will be held criminally responsible for these negligent actions. The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 10,839 fatalities from alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in 2009. These fatalities accounted for 32 % of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States.

Of particular concern is the increase in alcohol-related crashes on holiday weekends. For instance, St. Patrick’s Day has also become very dangerous because of the large volume of drunk drivers that night. In 2009, the NHSTA reported 103 crash fatalities that day and 37 % involved alcohol-impaired drivers.

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-route-22-fatal-accident-crash-20120312,0,5414210.story

The Lawyers with Schmidt Kramer Personal Injury Lawyers can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a car accident or car wreck by a drunk driver in Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth.

Mar

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Often Not Recognized But Become More Prevalent

March 16, 2012 – According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are emerging as a major problem in the United States, including Pennsylvania. The estimates are that 1.7 million people suffer a TBI each year. TBIs can cause permanent disability and, in some cases, even death. Of the 1.7 million people who suffer a TBI each year, roughly 275,000 are hospitalized and approximately 52,000 are killed.

A TBI is very often not recognized and can be easily mis-diagnosed. This happens very often in car accidents and car wrecks in Pennsylvania where the injured person sustains a concussion. A TBI can be caused by any blow or jolt to the head that causes a disruption of normal brain function. Falls – either in the home or workplace – are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. It is also not uncommon for motor vehicle accident victims to suffer TBIs: the violent stop-and-go motion of a car crash causes the brain to move and strike the inside of the skull, which can result in bleeding or more serious injury.

If you think you have suffered a TBI you should seek medical attention immediately.

The Injury Lawyers with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a car accident or car wreck or believe you have been mis-disagnosed by a provider in Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth.

Mar

Bus And Tractor Trailer Collide In Western PA; One Dead, 21 Injured

March 15, 2012

A collision between a bus and a tractor-trailer Wednesday injured 21 children and killed the truck driver. According to Channel 21 News, the accident happened at 2:30 p.m. on Route 281, near Rockwood, Pennsylvania.

A Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District bus was returning students and two adults from a field trip to a vocational and technical school in Somerset, Pennsylvania. A spokesman for the Pennsylvania State Police, Steve Limani, says that the driver of the tractor-trailer crossed over the median and collided with the bus head-on. The truck driver was killed instantly and was declared dead at the scene of the crash.

Those who were injured on the bus were taken to several different local hospitals to receive treatment for injuries sustained in the crash. Their injuries ranged from minor, with patients being treated and released, to more serious cases. One woman remains in critical condition, while several other people are listed in fair condition.

Data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows that 31 percent of all tractor-trailer accidents are caused by driver fatigue. The agency added that just because a driver is not yawning doesn’t mean they aren’t fatigued.

The Pennsylvania Truck Accident Attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers wish all of those who were injured in this accident a speedy recovery. The firm would like to send their thoughts to the family of the trucker who died in the accident as well.

Mar

Police Seek Help Investigating A Pair Of Schuylkill County Crashes

March 15, 2012 - One person was killed and four people injured in two serious car wrecks in Schuylkill County, Central Pennsylvania on March 14, 2012. The Pottsville Republican Herald is reporting that two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash North Manheim Township. Earlier in the day, one person was killed and two were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon along Route 443 in McKeansburg. The car accidents occurred eight miles apart from one another.

The first wreck occurred at 5:01 p.m. at Market and Chestnut streets in McKeansburg. Trooper Andrew Letcavage of state police at Frackville said the crash involved two people in a Lincoln Town Car and one person in a van. Deputy Coroner Andrew Szczyglak said the passenger was Joyce Dowling, 81. The driver of the van was John Schrader, 61, of New Ringgold.

In the second crash that occurred at 5:30 p.m., two people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck on Hemlock Drive in North Manheim Township. State police at Schuylkill Haven said the crash occurred as a Ford F-250 pickup truck was being driven west on Hemlock Drive by a 16-year-old boy. Police said the pickup left its travel lane while rounding a right turn and struck a Toyota 4Runner being driven east by Robert Ulaner, 61, of Orwigsburg

If you have any information on either crash please contact the police to help with the investigations.

For more on the accidents go to the Pottsville Republican Herald website at the following link:

http://republicanherald.com/news/1-dies-4-hurt-in-2-serious-crashes-1.1286034

The Pennsylvania car accident attorneys with Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers can answer any questions you may have if you are injured in a car accident or car wreck in Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania and around the Commonwealth, especially if you have been seriously injured by another driver’s negligent or recklessness who have been driving under fatigue or distracted.

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