It gets worse. A New Jersey Court has ruled you can be on the hook if you send a text to a person you know is driving a car and that person gets in a wreck while reading your text! I do not see any reason why a Pennsylvania Court will not rule the same way. That means even though you were not even in the car you are still responsible for the accident! Think about it.
Edinboro, PA – Pedestrian Dies in Vehicle Accident on Rte 99 near Harrison Dr
Edinboro, PA (August 29, 2025) – One person is dead after a car hit them