Philadelphia Police made three arrests and confiscated 60 dirt bikes and ATVs Sunday as part of a citywide crackdown. Officials say two of the arrests were related to narcotics while one arrest was for a rider who allegedly fled police at Tulip and Somorset streets.
A similar citywide crackdown occurred in March in which Philadelphia Police seized 53 dirt bikes and ATVs. During Sunday’s press conference on the seizures, police said they’ve taken in more than 200 dirt bikes and ATVs since their operation began this year.
On the same day of the press conference, two people, including a child, were hurt after an ATV crashed into a car at 57th Street and Whitby Avenue around 4 p.m. The child was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia while the second victim was taken to Presbyterian Hospital.
Police have not yet revealed whether anyone will be charged in connection to the accident. During the press conference however, police said the crash illustrated the problem of people riding ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
Despite being illegal on city streets, dirt bike riding and ATV riding are popular activities in Philadelphia, especially during the spring and summer months.
