59-Year-Old Driver Killed In Northeast Philadelphia Crash: Officials

One man has died after crashing his car into a wall early Monday morning, June 17, according to Philadelphia police.

Scene from the deadly crash on Welsh Road
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06/17/2024 2:46 p.m.

Authorities said the 59-year-old's 2007 Chevrolet lost control on the 1100 block of Welsh Road.

His car struck a wall then continued westbound on the sidewalk before coming to a rest in the roadway, police said. He was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 2:40 a.m.

Authorities did not release his name.

An investigation is ongoing, they added.

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