Passenger in Stolen Car Dies in Crash in South Philly

A devastating accident took place near the Philadelphia International Airport on a recent Thursday morning. According to initial police reports, a stolen blue Dodge Challenger was nearly cut in half as a result of the incident.

Reports indicate that the Dodge Challenger was stolen and was being driven in the area when the Tinicum Township police spotted it and tried to pull it over. The driver sped away eastbound along Bartram Avenue. The vehicle then struck an airport transport van that was turning left from 89th Street onto the westbound portion of Bartram Avenue. The front end of the shuttle was damaged significantly, and the driver’s side was smashed in.

The driver of the airport shuttle van was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the stolen car was taken to the hospital with injuries. However, the passenger in the Challenger died as a result of their injuries.

Fighting for an Innocent Lost Life

In a tragic accident like this, the family of a person who has lost their life due to the negligence of others has the right to seek legal action. Wrongful death attorneys can help you determine who is responsible for the loss of your family member and what your claim may be worth.

Schedule a Consultation with a Car Accident Lawyer

If your family member lost their life in a car accident someone else caused, our legal team wants to help. Call our Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers at Kwartler Manus, LLC to learn how we can help. 

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