Crime & Safety
Road Rage Shooting On I-95 In Philadelphia: State Police
Authorities are still searching for one of the vehicles involved.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Road rage sparked a shooting and then a crash involving multiple vehicles on I-95 in Philadelphia Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The incident began at around 10 a.m. near mile marker 15.3.
It's not clear how the incident began. Pennsylvania State Police said a Oldsmobile sedan and a pickup truck became involved in a confrontation.
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The driver of the Oldsmobile fired several shots at the truck, police said.
The shots did not strike anyone, and the two vehicles continued ahead for a short time before crashing into each other about a half mile later.
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A third vehicle was hit by the Oldsmobile, which was heavily damaged in the crash. The truck drove away on I-95 north, and police are still searching for that driver.
No injuries were reported, and charges have not yet been announced. I-95 north was briefly shut down near the Girard Point Bridge after the incident.
If you were a witness or have any information, contact PSP-Philadelphia at 215-452-5216.
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