One killed, two injured in Indiana County head-on collision

One man was killed and two others sustained injuries in an accident yesterday on Route 286 in Indiana County.  One driver reportedly failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the center line of the road, causing the crash.

Head on collisions such as this one create a significant risk of serious injuries or fatalities.  Cars traveling on undivided highways at significant speeds carry signficant force into an impact, often causing serious injury.  Drivers should be aware of the risk of a cross-over accident and try to protect themselves accordingly.  Car Accident Attorney Thomas Matvey.

For more information on this accident, please visit the Post Gazette.

No injuries reported in Green Township tractor-trailer rollover

A tractor-trailer rolled over yesterday on Route 30 in Greene Township.  Fortunately no injuries were sustained in the accident.  The driver of the truck was cited for driving too fast.

For more information on this accident, please visit the Beaver Count Times.  For more information on truck and tractor-trailer accidents, please visit my Beaver County Truck Accident Attorney website.

Two car accident in Lawrence County kills one, injures two

A collision between two cars on Route 422 in Mahoning Township last night killed one person and injured two others.  The injured were taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ohio.  The investigation into the crash is continuing.

For more information and video of the accident scene, please visit WPXI.  Beaver County Accident Attorney Thomas Matvey.

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Two pitbull dogs shot by police in New Castle

Two pitbulls were shot by police after they attacked and mauled a cat in New Castle.  According to reports, the police attempted to intervene in the attack without deadly force but were unable to stop the dogs from attacking the cat.  The police then shot the dogs as a last resort.

Pitbulls have a reputation for aggressive behavior.  The reality is that any dog can be dangerous if not trained and controlled properly.  Pitbulls and larger dogs can be more dangerous because of their strength and the size of their teeth and jaws.  For more information on dog bites and attacks, please visit my Dog Bite Attorney webpage.

This incident was reported by WPXI.

Motorcyclist pinned under car in accident in Mercer County

A biker was pinned under a car today in a crash on East State Street in Hermitage.  Details on the accident are limited though it was reported that the biker was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital.

It can be dangerous out there for motorcycle riders.  Be careful.  For more information on motorcycle accidents, please visit my Western PA motorcycle attorney webpage.

This incident was reported by WPXI.

Homicide by vehicle charges filed due to drunk driving accident

A Shaler man faces homicide by vehicle – DUI related and other charges stemming from a fatal accident on an entrance ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh that occurred in May.  According to the police investigation, the man drove the wrong way on an exit ramp from the Fort Duquesne Bridge and caused a head-on collision, killing one man and seriously injuring two other men.  Charges filed include homicide charges, aggravated assault charges, and traffic violations.

This is another example of the danger created by driving under the influence.  Several lives have been ruined by a driver operating a vehicle while he was much to drunk to drive.  This tragedy could have easily been avoided.  Accident Attorney Thomas Matvey.

For more information on this case, please visit the Post Gazette.

Man hospitalized after being tazered by police

A Washington County man was taken to a hospital after a confrontation with police in Washington, PA.  According to police, the man suffered from a seizure and police responded in an effort to assist the man.  The man became confrontational and police subdued him physically and through the use of a stun gun.  The man suffered a cardiac arrest during the struggle.

Cases have been made against police and against tazer manufacturers based on injuries and deaths stemming from the use of tazers.  The circumstances of the injury and the nature of the interaction between the injured party will be significant issues to be considered when a case is made based on an injury from a stun gun.  Attorney Thomas Matvey.

Greene County crash with dump truck kills woman

A dump truck went out of control yesterday and collided with a car, killing the driver of the car and injuring a passenger in the car.  The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on Bald Hill Church Road in Dunkard at the time of the accident.

The disparity in size between a truck and a car virtually guarantees significant damage to the car and potential catastrophic injury to the occupants of the car.  For more information on accidents involving trucks and tractor-trailers, please visit my Truck Accident Attorney webpage.

For more information on this accident, please visit the Post Gazette.

Truck Driver killed in Mercer County Accident

\A tractor-trailer driver was killed Tuesday night after losing control of his rig on Interstate 80.  The tractor-trailer then flipped, trapping the driver inside.

Trucking remains a dangerous occupation, with potential for accidents and injuries from a variety of causes.  Beaver County Accident Attorney Thomas Matvey.

For more information on this accident, please visit the Post Gazette.