Pittsburgh, PA – Car Splits In Half After Crashing Into Pole
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 27, 2025) – One person was taken to the hospital after their car was split in half in Pittsburgh on February 25.
According to news reports, emergency crews were called to the 7200 block of Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood at 11:23 a.m.
Witnesses say the driver was speeding and appeared to lose control of the car before hitting a pole, splitting the car in half.
The driver was taken to the hospital and remains in critical condition. Police are investigating the car accident.
Speeding Car Accidents in Pittsburgh
From a legal standpoint, speeding-related car accidents in Pittsburgh involve complex considerations under Pennsylvania law. When a driver exceeds posted speed limits or drives too fast for conditions, they breach their duty of care to others on the road, potentially establishing negligence in civil claims. Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning injured parties can recover damages as long as they are not more than 50% responsible for the accident, though their compensation may be reduced proportionally to their share of fault.
Criminal liability also arises in severe speeding cases. Under Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Code, excessive speeding can lead to charges ranging from summary offenses to misdemeanors, with potential penalties including license suspension, fines, and even imprisonment—particularly if the speeding results in serious bodily injury or death. In Pittsburgh specifically, local courts tend to treat speeding-related accidents with particular scrutiny due to the city’s dense urban environment, challenging topography, and weather conditions that can exacerbate the dangers of speeding.
Insurance implications further complicate matters for Pittsburgh drivers involved in speeding accidents. Pennsylvania operates under a choice no-fault insurance system, where drivers can opt for either full tort or limited tort coverage. Those with full tort coverage maintain the right to sue for pain and suffering, while limited tort policyholders can only sue for such damages in cases of serious injury. Following a speeding accident, insurance premiums typically increase substantially, and carriers may invoke policy exclusions for reckless driving or illegal activities, potentially leaving at-fault drivers personally exposed to significant financial liability.
The statute of limitations presents another critical consideration, as Pennsylvania law generally allows just two years from the date of the accident for injured parties to file personal injury lawsuits. This timeline creates urgency for evidence collection, especially in Pittsburgh, where municipal cameras, business surveillance systems, and the Port Authority’s transit cameras may capture footage of the accident scene that can establish speeding as a causal factor.
If you were involved in a speeding car accident in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh car accident attorneys at Munley Law can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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