Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Interstate 76 In Philadelphia: Reports
Multiple vehicles reportedly struck a pedestrian on Interstate 76 early Friday morning, shutting down a portion of the highway for hours.
PHILADELPHIA — A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 76 in Philadelphia early Friday morning, according to reports.
The crash occurred at about 3 a.m. on Interstate 76 west near Interstate 676 in the heart of Philadelphia, Action News reports.
Authorities told NBC10 that multiple vehicles struck a pedestrian.
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That person reportedly died from their injuries.
Westbound traffic on Interstate 76 was shut down from Spring Garden Street to Girard Avenue as authorities investigated the scene, Fox 29 reports.
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The highway was reopened by about 6:45 a.m.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the crash.
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