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Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light, Striking Vehicle In Wissinoming, Philly Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say a motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon after he ran a red light and struck a vehicle. It happened around 5 p.m. on the 5800 block of Tacony Street in the city's Wissinoming neighborhood.

Police say the 50-year-old man riding the motorcycle went around stopped traffic, ran a red light and struck a Chevrolet Cruze attempting to turn at the intersection.

The man suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

The driver of the Cruze, a 64-year-old man, did not suffer any injuries.

Police are not releasing the victim's name at this time.

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