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OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says
Osha Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is investigating the Friday, Sept. 6 fatal fall of a  47-year-old man from a cherry-picker crane that toppled over and crushed a utility work van in West Philadelphia, authorities said. "I can confirm that OSHA is investigating this incident," Leni Fortson, regional director of public affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, said on Monday, Sept. 9. Two other workers were left in critical condition from the two-story fall shortly before 1 p.m. at a construction site on the 4400 block of Moravian Street near 44th and 45t…

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by Jon Craig
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Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police
Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police A 47-year-old man was killed and two other men were in critical condition after falling two stories from a cherry-picker truck Friday afternoon, Sept. 6 in Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. at a construction site on the 4400 block of Moravian Court, Philadelphia police said. Medic 9 and Medic 41 transported two of the men to Peen Presbyterian Medical Center, both of whom were placed in critical condition, One of the men was pronounced dead at 12:59 p.m., police said. Medic 41 also transported a third man to Lankenau Hospital, where "he re…

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by Jon Craig
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Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says
Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says Friday, July 26 was shaping up to be a usual day for Michael McCullough. He had spent the day at the pool and was riding home in Marple Township. Just before 7 p.m., when took a turn for the worst: The 14-year-old was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul and Lawrence roads, police said. Officers found him in the roadway and he was rushed to Lankenau Hospital. The boy's parents were notified and the driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene, fully cooperative with officers, they said. Meanwhile, Michael has since been transferred to the CHOP ICU, accor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police 'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police
'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police A juvenile victim was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Friday night, July 26, according to Marple police.  The victim was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul Road near Lawrence Road in Broomall around 7 p.m., authorities said in a release. They were taken to Lankenau Hospital while the driver remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators, police wrote.  Marple police and the Delaware County Crash Investigation Team continue to investigate. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Three people are dead after nine people were at a party in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, July 21, PPD Homicide Unit announced later that day.  Multiple shooters are sought following the nonuple shooting in the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., police explained in the release.  Officers learned of the shooting within 2 minutes, responding to a report of a person with a gun and a report of a shooting on Alden Street. They arrived to find the nine victims. Their conditions are as follows: A 33-year-old Black man was pronounced deceased on scene by Medics at at 2:1…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer fatally shot two dogs after they attacked a woman in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, June 5, officials say.  According to PPD, a 57-year-old man was calling for help when a stray dog attacked his pet on his porch on the 1500 block of North 57th Street.  An 18-year-old woman intervened using mace and the pit bulls were separated, but the 57-year-old's other dog ran out from the home and attacked the woman, police said.  She was bitten on her arm and ankle before fleeing, authorities continued.  "(A)ll three dogs turned on each other" and were fi…

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by Mac Bullock
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Elderly Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Delco Crash: Police Elderly Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Delco Crash: Police
Elderly Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Delco Crash: Police A senior is in the hospital after police said he was hit by a car in Marple Township on Saturday morning, Dec. 23.  The elderly man was crossing Broomall Avenue when he was struck by a southbound vehicle near West Chester Pike around 10:20 a.m., township police said in a release.  He was rushed to Lankenau Hospital where he was placed in critical condition, authorities wrote. The driver remained on-scene and police said they are cooperating with investigators.  Marple police and Delaware County detectives are investigating, the release adds. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Manayunk Woman Found Injured On Cynwyd Heritage Trail: Lower Merion PD Manayunk Woman Found Injured On Cynwyd Heritage Trail: Lower Merion PD
Manayunk Woman Found Injured On Cynwyd Heritage Trail: Lower Merion PD Authorities in Lower Merion are investigating after a 42-year-old Manayunk woman was found hurt on the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, officials said.  Police were called to the trail around 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday after a jogger reported a person lying down near the Manayunk Bridge Trail, according to authorities.  They arrived to find the victim with head and body injuries and suffering from cold exposure, police said. She was taken to Lankenau Hospital for treatment.  Detectives say they are "investigating the circumstances of her condition and the cause of her injuries." Anyone w…

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by Mac Bullock
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Driver Killed, Trolley Operator Hurt In Fiery SEPTA Crash: Authorities Driver Killed, Trolley Operator Hurt In Fiery SEPTA Crash: Authorities
Driver Killed, Trolley Operator Hurt In Fiery SEPTA Crash: Authorities A driver died after crashing his car into a SEPTA trolley in West Philadelphia late on Thursday, Sept. 21, authorities told Daily Voice.  The wreck happened around 8:20 p.m. near the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and North 59th Street in Overbrook, city police said.  Twenty-year-old Ahmir Lesean Henry was headed west on Lansdowne in a Dodge Charger when authorities said he ran a red light and T-boned the trolley. His car burst into flames and he was rushed to Lankenau Hospital where he was pronounced dead minutes later, they added.  The driver of the trolley was also taken to Lankenau and is…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Man Shot Dead In Philly Police Shootout Man Shot Dead In Philly Police Shootout
Man Shot Dead In Philly Police Shootout A 31-year-old man was shot dead in a Philadelphia police shootout Tuesday, authorities said. When two officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 5700 block of Overbrook Avenue around 3 p.m., they were met by a man armed with a handheld pickaxe and a hammer, according to police commissioner Danielle Outlaw. The man, later identified as Koffi Dzima, refused to drop his weapons and began walking towards officers, Outlaw said. That's when an officer deployed his Taser device, according to police. The man fell to the ground before he struck the officer in the head with th…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
DA Clears Plymouth Officers Who Shot, Killed Man After Attacking His Mom DA Clears Plymouth Officers Who Shot, Killed Man After Attacking His Mom
DA Clears Plymouth Officers Who Shot, Killed Man After Attacking His Mom An investigation has concluded that Plymouth Township officers were justified in fatally shooting a man who they claim pointed a handgun at them after stabbing his mother multiple times last month, authorities said. "The Plymouth Township Police Officers acted by discharging their firearms to put a stop to what they believed was a lethal threat to themselves and to surrounding bystanders. Our investigation determined the facts of this case supported the use of deadly force," Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele said. Officers responding to the Plymouth Garden Apartments on Fayette Street …

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by Nicole Acosta