One person lost their life, and three others suffered serious injuries after an accident on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia. One of those hurt was a young child.
The accident took place at about 9:20 p.m. on a Thursday evening on Lincoln Drive between Gypsy Lane and Henry Avenue. Police believe that a 1997 Toyota 4Runner was traveling northbound when the driver crossed into the southbound lane. That is where it struck a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-300 head-on. The driver of the Toyota then went on to strike a black 2025 Nissan Rogue.
The Toyota 4Runner overturned numerous times, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. That driver died at the scene of the accident. The three people in the Mercedes-Benz were taken to an area hospital, but reportedly were in stable condition. The Nissan Rogue driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Causes of Head-On Collisions
It is uncertain what caused this driver to lose control and cross the center line. However, head-on collisions are very commonly brought on by one of several reasons. Distracted driving, such as the use of phones, is a frequent concern. Others include medical emergencies, fatigue, and drivers impaired at the time of the accident. A full investigation will determine the cause in most cases.
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