South Philadelphia Fatal Crash
Teenager killed, five hospitalized in single-vehicle crash on South Philadelphia's Columbus Boulevard
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The vehicle was not designed to safely accommodate six occupants and was completely totaled, with emergency responders extricating all six from the sedan.
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The crash occurred on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard after the car had just exited I-95 South onto Columbus Boulevard, striking a curb, going airborne and landing on its passenger side.
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Emergency responders extracted six people from the sedan after the crash.
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The driver is believed to be in his late teens, and two 17-year-old passengers were among those involved in the crash.
An 18-year-old woman was killed and five others were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on South Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia early Friday morning, according to Fox 29 and CBS News. The Nissan sedan, carrying six people, had just exited I-95 South at Washington Avenue when it struck a curb, went airborne, and landed on its passenger side.
Emergency responders had to extricate all six occupants from the totaled vehicle. One 18-year-old woman in the backseat died at the scene. Three others remained hospitalized in critical or stable condition, Audacy reported.
Car Goes Airborne After I-95 Exit, Kills Teen
The crash happened around 1 a.m. on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, near the Penn's Landing area, according to Fox 29. The Nissan sedan was heading southbound on I-95 and got off at the Washington Avenue ramp. It then struck a curb, launched into the air, and landed on its side.
The car was completely totaled. Firefighters and paramedics had to pull all six people from the wreck. The 18-year-old woman who was seated in the backseat did not survive. Officials described it as a tragic accident, Yahoo News reported.
Six Packed Into One Sedan, All Critically At Risk
The vehicle was not built to safely hold six people. Despite that, three young men and three young women were inside at the time of the crash, according to Yahoo News. The driver is believed to be in his late teens.
Two passengers who were 17 years old were among those hurt. An 18-year-old woman and a woman in her early 20s were listed in critical condition. The driver and the two 17-year-olds were in stable condition, CBS News reported.
Investigators Eye Speed, Drugs, and Camera Footage
Police have not confirmed what caused the crash. Investigators are looking at whether drugs or alcohol played a role. The high speed of the car and the curb strike raised early concerns about possible impairment, according to Fox 29.
Authorities plan to review footage from a traffic-light camera positioned above the crash site. The footage could help establish a timeline and show how fast the car was moving before impact. The investigation remains ongoing, CBS News reported.
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