Flying Metal Kills Driver On I-95 In Philly

A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman died after her vehicle was hit by a large piece of metal on Interstate 95 Monday afternoon.

Posted Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 10:42 am ET|Updated Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 10:48 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — A woman died after a large piece of metal struck her vehicle Monday on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.

The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. Monday on I-95 south near the Columbus Boulevard ramp, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

State Police said a "large piece of metal debris" hit the windshield of a 2014 Subaru Impreza, striking the driver.

The driver, identified as 33-year-old Caramina Panichelli of Philadelphia, died as a result of the injuries.

Anyone who has information on the incident is asked to contact state police at 215-452-5216.

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