I-95 Collapse: Crashed Tanker Had Open Hatch, Spilled Gas

PHILADELPHIA — A new report revealed more details about the 2023 tanker truck crash that killed a man and cause a fire that led to a portion of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia to subsequently crash.

According to a report by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the truck that crash on June 11, 2023, under the highway had an open hatch.

That hatch spilled gasoline when the truck crashed, which the National Transportation Safety Board said happened because driver Nathaniel Moody, 53, of New Jersey, was "unable to maintain control of the combination vehicle" on the Cottman Avenue off-ramp.

Moody died in the crash and ensuing fire. The Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and Union organizations have made a collective $50,000 donation to build a trust for Moody's daughter.

The report states the 16-intch hatch on the tanker was not closed after the tanker was refilled in Wilmington, Delaware, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The NTSB said the 8,500 gallons of gasoline were set to be delivered to a Wawa in Philadelphia.

Flames erupted, likely due to sparks from the crash coming into contact with the spilled gasoline, as well as high-heat caused by friction in the crash,

As a result of the crash and fire, a portion of Interstate 95 north collapsed and a portion of Intestate 95 south was severely compromised due to the intense heat.

The collapsed and demolished portion of Interstate 95 was rebuilt and reopened in just 12 days' time as a six lane highway, featuring three lanes each in the north and southbound directions.

And on May 24 this year, the fully rebuilt highway reopened to full traffic capacity.

Patch has reached out to the ATF for more information and will update the story when additional details are made available.