PHILADELPHIA, PA – A violent crash on Roosevelt Boulevard turned fatal Friday afternoon when a vehicle veered into two pedestrians, killing both the driver and one of the men struck, and leaving another clinging to life.
Around 1:59 p.m., a vehicle heading southbound in the outer lane of the 9000 block of E. Roosevelt Boulevard struck two adult male pedestrians under circumstances still under investigation. Emergency crews arrived quickly, but the driver — an adult male — was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 2:38 p.m.
The two pedestrians were rushed by medics to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. Tragically, one of the victims was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at 2:49 p.m. The second remains hospitalized in extremely critical condition.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, and no information about the cause of the crash has been made public. Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Roosevelt Boulevard, known for its high-speed traffic and frequent pedestrian incidents, has been the focus of multiple safety initiatives in recent years. This latest tragedy underscores persistent dangers on one of the city’s busiest roadways.