Crime & Safety
2 Fatal Crashes In Delco In Less Than 24 Hours
A man was killed a block from home in a crash, then a motorcyclist was killed later in the day.
Two fatal car crashes were reported in less than 24 hours in Delaware County on Tuesday.
A Haverford man was killed in a crash in Upper Darby Tuesday morning, just a block and a half from his home on North Beldfield Avenue, according to the Delaware County Times.
The victim, 69-year-old David Powers, died at the scene, Upper Darby Police told the publication. The crash is under investigation and police are seeking witnesses.
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The other driver, Donald Brake, 31, was uninjured.
Then, Tuesday night, motorcyclist was also killed in another crash in Upper Darby.
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Police there confirmed the fatalities on Twitter, asking residents to obey traffic laws.
A terrible day on Twp Line yesterday. 2 separate vehicle crashes that led to death. Pls be a good citizen and neighbor -obey traffic laws.
— Upper Darby Police (@UDPolice) September 7, 2016
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