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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Pennsylvania: Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Pennsylvania: Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Pennsylvania: Police
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Pennsylvania: Police A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, police said. The crash happened in the 9900 block of Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia  at approximately 7:49 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers assigned to the 8th District responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle and found that a man had been hit, police said. The victim was rushed by medics to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:31 a.m., according to police. His identity has not been released. The circu…
Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building
Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building A 51-year-old driver died after his SUV rear-ended a car at a red light, crossed into oncoming traffic, hit another vehicle, struck a pedestrian, and slammed into a building in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, police said. The multi-vehicle crash happened on the 5100 block of Westminster Avenue at approximately 1:29 p.m., according to Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. Investigators said the 51-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Traverse westbound on Westminster Avenue when it struck the rear of a Nissan Sentra stopped at a red traffic signal. The Chevrolet continued o…
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police A detached vehicle from a moving tow truck killed a 39-year-old motorcyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, March 1. The crash happened on the 4000 block of Frankford Avenue in the city’s 15th District at approximately 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to Philadelphia police. A 2016 silver Ford F-250 tow truck was traveling southbound on Frankford Avenue while towing a 2005 silver Dodge Magnum when the towed vehicle became detached, police said. The Dodge entered the northbound lanes and struck a motorcycle operated by Jason Harvey, 39, of Southa…
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after running a red light in South Philadelphia, police announced on Saturday, July 5. The crash happened at 2200 Snyder Avenue in the 1st District at 12:22 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Division said. A black Mazda was heading north on 22nd Street with a green light when a black Can-Am motorcycle sped westbound through a red light on Snyder Avenue, authorities explained. The Mazda slammed into the motorcycle, launching the 38-year-old rider off the bike, police said. He then hit a legally parked blue Kia, according to the report. The…
Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Philadelphia: Police Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Philadelphia: Police Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Philadelphia: Police
Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Philadelphia: Police A 60-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing North Broad Street in Philadelphia early Monday morning, police announced. The crash happened in the 2700 block of North Broad Street around 12:44 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, according to a release from the Philadelphia Police Department. Investigators say a black SUV, believed to be a Chevrolet Equinox, was speeding northbound when it struck the man as he crossed the street from east to west, against the red light. The vehicle fled the scene, continuing northbound on Broad Street. Medics with the Philadelphia Fire Department …
Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police
Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized following a crash with a Chrysler 300 in the city’s Logan section, authorities announced on Friday, May 23. The collision occurred on the 4000 block of North Broad Street around 4:54 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, according to police. Officials said a 39th District officer was operating a marked patrol car when it was struck by a red Chrysler 300. Fellow officers rushed the injured officer to Temple University Hospital for treatment. The scene was held for several hours while the Crash Investigation Division examined the circumstances surrounding t…
School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police
School Bus Strikes, Kills Man In Wheelchair In Philadelphia: Police A school bus struck and killed a man in a wheelchair in Philadelphia, police announced on Monday, April 28. The crash happened on the 500 block of West Lehigh Avenue in the city’s 25th District at approximately 4:49 p.m., according to police. The adult white male victim was hit by the school bus, which had no children onboard at the time, authorities said. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m., police detailed. The bus remained at the scene, which was held for investigation by the Crash Investigation Division. The investigation remains ongoi…
Woman, 48, Killed After Striking Tree In Philadelphia Crash Woman, 48, Killed After Striking Tree In Philadelphia Crash Woman, 48, Killed After Striking Tree In Philadelphia Crash
Woman, 48, Killed After Striking Tree In Philadelphia Crash A 48-year-old woman was killed in a high-speed crash on Chamounix Drive at Ford Road, Philadelphia police announced on Sunday, Dec. 22. The woman was driving a silver Nissan eastbound on Chamounix Drive when the vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines and struck a tree on the opposite side of the road, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:42 a.m., and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 12:05 p.m., according to police. The crash site was held for an investigation, which is ongoing under the Crash Investigation Division, offic…
53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia 53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia 53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia
53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Crash With Freightliner Truck In Philadelphia A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Freightliner truck in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 9. The crash occurred at 1:16 a.m. in the 7600 block of Frankford Avenue as the truck exited a gas station and attempted to make a left turn, Philadelphia police said. According to investigators, the pedestrian walked in front of the truck and was not visible to the driver. The truck hit the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 1:44 a.m., officials said. The driver of the Freightliner remained at…
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia A crash involving a red Jaguar F-Pace and a black Toyota Camry left one driver critically injured at South 63rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia police said. The collision happened when the Toyota driver, a 22-year-old man, ran a red light heading south on 63rd Street and was struck by the Jaguar traveling east on Lindbergh Boulevard at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to police. Both drivers were transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The Toyota driver was placed in critical condition, while the Jaguar driver, a 57-year-…
Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police
Woman Struck By PA School Bus In Critical Condition: Police A 75-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a school bus on a Philadelphia street, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The woman was walking west on Chelten Avenue in the crosswalk at Chew Avenue at 3:01 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. At the same time, a school bus was going east in the 5700 block of Chelten Avenue and making a left turn onto Chew Avenue, police said. That's when the bus struck the woman in the crosswalk. The woman was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center by Philadelphia Fire Department medics where she…
1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police 1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police 1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police
1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash in Philadelphia, police said. The crash happened on the Platt Memorial Bridge in the 6000 block of Penrose Avenue at 2:11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A black 2024 BMW X4 was eastbound on the bridge when its driver lost control, flipping the vehicle over into the westbound lanes, police said. As it flipped into oncoming traffic, it struck a black 2014 Toyota Camry. The BMW then continued into the westbound lanes where it struck the front of a silver 2018 Nissan Murano…
14-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street With Mom Killed In Philly Hit-Run: Police 14-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street With Mom Killed In Philly Hit-Run: Police 14-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street With Mom Killed In Philly Hit-Run: Police
14-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street With Mom Killed In Philly Hit-Run: Police A 14-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run crash, Philadelphia Police announced on Friday, Sept. 27. Dawn Watson, of 900 block of North 66th Avenue in Philly, was crossing the street with her mom when a dark vehicle traveling east at a high rate of speed struck the girl and fled the scene, the Philadelphia Police Department said. Officers were called to the crash scene at 6500 Haverford Avenue at 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.  The dark vehicle may have been a Mercedes, according to police. Watson was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:46 p.m., PPD detailed. The investigat…
Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police
Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Allentown was killed in a crash with an ice cream truck on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Philadelphia, police said. Ramon Santiago was heading east on E. Hunting Park Avenue when he struck a 1995 Chevrolet G30 ice cream truck, operated by a 17-year-old boy, around 9:55 p.m. at the H Street intersection, Philadelphia police said. The impact caused Santiago to be thrown from the motorcycle. He was rushed to Temple Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m., police said. The Crash Investigation Division is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with informatio…
Driver Wanted For Killing Pedestrian, Fleeing Scene In Northeast Philly: Authorities Driver Wanted For Killing Pedestrian, Fleeing Scene In Northeast Philly: Authorities Driver Wanted For Killing Pedestrian, Fleeing Scene In Northeast Philly: Authorities
Driver Wanted For Killing Pedestrian, Fleeing Scene In Northeast Philly: Authorities City police are looking for the driver in a deadly Philadelphia hit-and-run.  Authorities said the car hit a pedestrian on the 1800 block of East Torresdale Avenue just before midnight on May 29. The 44-year-old victim later died from his injuries.  The driver fled north on Torredale and was last seen on the 4000 block, according to investigators.  The car is described as a silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander from model years 2016-2020. It has damage on the undercarriage and the left front wheel well liner from the accident, police said.  Anyone with informa…
Police Search For Driver In Deadly Philadelphia Hit-Run Police Search For Driver In Deadly Philadelphia Hit-Run Police Search For Driver In Deadly Philadelphia Hit-Run
Police Search For Driver In Deadly Philadelphia Hit-Run A 44-year-old died after being struck by a runaway driver in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday night, May 29, according to city police.  Authorities said the victim was struck just before midnight while crossing the 1800 block of Torresdale Avenue. He was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead minutes later, police said.  The suspect vehicle is a silver or blue Honda CRV that fled east on Torresdale.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180. 
Hit-Run Victim Was Laying In Road Before Crash: Philadelphia Police Hit-Run Victim Was Laying In Road Before Crash: Philadelphia Police Hit-Run Victim Was Laying In Road Before Crash: Philadelphia Police
Hit-Run Victim Was Laying In Road Before Crash: Philadelphia Police City police are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Phildaelphia's Fairhill section early Wednesday morning, Dec. 27.  It happened near 501 W. Lehigh Avenue around 3 a.m., authorities said in a release.  The suspect vehicle before the crash.  PhiladelphiaPolice Realtime traffic camera footage shows the victim was lying in the street when he was hit by a red SUV, possibly a GMC or Cadillac, according to police. The SUV continued west on Lehigh Avenue from 7th Street and fled the scene, they added.  The unconscious victim was taken to Temple Hospital in critical …
Teen Bicyclist Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Crash Died Doing What He Loved, Family Says Teen Bicyclist Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Crash Died Doing What He Loved, Family Says Teen Bicyclist Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Crash Died Doing What He Loved, Family Says
Teen Bicyclist Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Crash Died Doing What He Loved, Family Says Billy McWilliams died doing what he loved: Riding his bike. The 16-year-old bicyclist was riding at Woodhaven and Byberry roads around 4:15 a.m. Friday, July 28, when he was struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene, Philadelphia police said. Billy, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is being remembered on a GoFundMe page as an adoring sibling. "As his older sister, I always wanted to keep my younger siblings safe and protected at all times, but Billy had a different kind of love for me and his younger sister, Riley," writes Emily, Billy's older sister, who founded the campaign.&nb…
Murder By Vehicle: Philadelphia Hit-Run Spree Suspect ID'd, Police Say Murder By Vehicle: Philadelphia Hit-Run Spree Suspect ID'd, Police Say Murder By Vehicle: Philadelphia Hit-Run Spree Suspect ID'd, Police Say
Murder By Vehicle: Philadelphia Hit-Run Spree Suspect ID'd, Police Say Philadelphia police are looking for the woman who they say hit three people with her car last year and fled the scene each time.  Neera Nicolas-Hudson, 32, is wanted for murder, homicide by vehicle, and related counts, city police said in a release.  Authorities said that Nicolas-Hudson was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on the 100 block of North Delaware Avenue on Dec. 26, which she drove away from, according to investigators.  In that crash, the driver of a scooter was taken to Jefferson Hospital with a shattered lower leg, police said.  After fleeing the crash…