Crime & Safety
1 Killed In Crash With Philly Fire Department Vehicle
Police said a civilian vehicle caused a crash with a Philly Fire Department ladder truck, killing its passenger and injuring its driver.
PHILADELPHIA — The passenger of a civilian vehicle died in a crash involving that vehicle and a Philadelphia Fire Department apparatus Saturday, police said.
According to police, the crash occurred at about 12:10 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley Avenues.
Police said a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck was heading west on Lehigh Avenue on its way to an assignment.
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The civilian vehicle was traveling north on Sedgley Avenue when police said the driver cut in front of the fire truck, causing a crash, according to police.
The civilian vehicle struck a parked, unattended vehicle, and the driver and passenger were taken to Temple Hospital, police said.
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The driver, a 29-year-old male, was listed in critical condition, while the 23-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at Temple Hospital at 12:44 p.m.
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