Blackman v. Wright

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

This is a case of first impression in Pennsylvania and requires us to determine whether the intentional striking of an uninsured pedestrian by an uninsured driver can properly be considered a “motor vehicle accident” under the Assigned Claims Plan, 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1751 et seq. Because we find such intentional action cannot be considered an “accident” under the statute, we conclude that the court properly determined appellant to be ineligible for statutory benefits and we affirm the order and judgment which denied appellant’s post-trial motions. 1

On May 9, 1994, appellant,…