Watch CBS News

41-Year-Old Passenger Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole In Southwest Philadelphia, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 41-year-old male passenger was killed when a car crashed into a metal pole in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon. Police say the crash happened on the 6600 block of Essington Avenue around 3 p.m.

Police say a sedan attempted to pass a tractor-trailer and struck the police. The driver, a man approximately 40 years old, was transported to a hospital in critical condition.

essington avenue fatal crash
Credit: CBS3

The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

MORE ON CBSPHILLY.COM

'This Is Our Favorite Store': The Trump Store In Bensalem Sees Wave Of Customers On Joe Biden's Inauguration Day

9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Shot In Head Inside North Philadelphia Home

Joe Biden Says 'We Must End This Uncivil War' After Being Sworn-In As 46th President Of United States

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue