PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a school bus in Philadelphia’s 25th District late Monday afternoon, according to preliminary information released by authorities.
Police said the crash occurred around 4:49 p.m. on the 5XX block of W. Lehigh Avenue. The victim, described as an adult white male, was transported to Temple Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m. Officials confirmed that no children were on the bus at the time of the incident.
Key Points
- A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a school bus in Philadelphia.
- The incident occurred around 4:49 p.m. Monday on W. Lehigh Avenue.
- The Crash Investigation Division is actively investigating the cause.
The school bus involved remained at the scene following the crash, and the area was held for investigation, authorities said. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is currently leading the ongoing probe into the circumstances of the fatal collision.
Authorities have not released the identity of the victim, pending family notification. No charges or citations have been reported as of Monday evening.
Investigation continues into Lehigh Avenue crash
Officials stressed that the information provided is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses. The Crash Investigation Division is expected to release additional updates as more details become available.
Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are encouraged to contact investigators.
Bus remained on scene as crash unit probes fatal collision
Authorities said the absence of children on the school bus at the time of the incident minimized potential additional injuries. Officials have not commented on whether weather, speed, or road conditions may have played a role.
The school bus driver’s cooperation with authorities was confirmed, but further information regarding the driver’s status has not yet been made public.
Updates will be issued as the investigation continues, police said.