CHESTER COUNTY – Several Injured After SUV Plows Into Store

CHESTER COUNTY, PA (July 31, 2025) — Several people were injured when an SUV crashed through a storefront in Downingtown on July 30.

According to news reports, the crash happened around 1 p.m. at the North Park Plaza on Wallace Avenue. An adult man driving a blue Mercedes SUV crashed into the storefront of one business, continued through the internal wall, and then went into a second business.

Three women in the building at the time of the accident suffered minor injuries. Two were taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

Bystanders helped the driver out of the SUV. He declined medical treatment after the accident.

Both businesses damaged in the crashed are closed until repairs can be made. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Car Accidents in Chester County, PA

According to recent statistics by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Chester County has seen over 4,300 car crashes in 2024. As one of the most populous counties in the Commonwealth, Chester County is also one of the top counties to report the most auto accidents in 2024.

If you are involved in a car accident as a pedestrian, vehicle passenger, or driver, you may have a fight on your hands. Pennsylvania follows a choice no-fault insurance system, meaning that, depending on your tort option, you may only be able to receive compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, if you suffered life-changing injuries like an amputation or a brain injury, you may be able to file for pain and suffering.

It’s always in your best interest to speak with an experienced Pennsylvania car accident lawyer to learn your next steps. Munley Law has been helping injury victims throughout Chester County for more than 65 years. We have achieved multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients and have the experienced needed to protect your rights.

If you were in a car accident in Chester County, don’t delay. Contact the car accident attorneys at Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win your case.

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