A 20-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash Thursday night when his Dodge Charger hit a trolley and caught fire in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia. Philadelphia police said the trolley was hit from behind by the Charger, causing it to burst into flames. The driver was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to police chief inspector Scott Small, officers in the 19th District saw the car on fire after it crashed into the trolley. It was completely on fire, but they managed to get the driver out the passenger window.
On Thursday night, Philadelphia police responded to a trolley crash in the Overbrook section of the city. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m., was reported by nearby patrol officers. Upon arriving at the scene, they observed the Dodge Charger was fully engulfed in flames. Upon reaching the vehicle, officers were able to extricate the driver of the Charger, who was listed in critical condition with burns and a head injury. According to police, the driver was 20 years old and was driving the Charger when it collided with the trolley, which had a green light. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 8:31 p.m. Swipe for more details.
Man Dead, Two Children Injured After Car Crashes
The 20-year-old male driver was taken to Lankenau Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. According to a press release issued by Inspector Small, “the trolley was westbound at Lansdowne Ave. with a green light when it was rear-ended by the Dodge Charger.” The trolley caught fire after being hit from behind by the Charger, which then caught fire. The driver of the Charger was killed in the crash, while two other passengers were injured. Lansdowne Avenue was westbound on Route 10 when a trolley collided with a vehicle on 59th Street. The trolley caught fire.
The vehicle and trolley were visibly covered in severe burns. According to SEPTA, the trolley had been knocked off its rails. Nine passengers managed to safely evacuate the scene. One mother with multiple young children was reported to have minor injuries and has been transported to Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia for further treatment. It is reported that they are all in stable condition. Police are currently examining surveillance cameras and residences in the vicinity of the crash, as well as interviewing the driver and people in the vicinity. Stay tuned to our website.
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