Video obtained by NBC10 shows a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood over the weekend that left an AutoZone employee in critical condition.
The crash occurred Sunday, Oct. 20, around 7:20 a.m. Police said a Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound at a high speed on Venango Street while a Chevrolet truck was traveling northbound on Richmond Street. The driver of the Dodge Ram drove through a red light and struck the Chevrolet. The collision caused both pickup trucks to crash into at least seven parked and unoccupied vehicles. One of those parked vehicles belonged to Eric Flemming.
"It sounded like a bomb went off. Came downstairs, saw the aftermath," Flemming said.
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Police said at least four teenagers wearing dark clothing, ski masks and puffy coats then exited the Dodge Ram. Video shows one of the teens run off on foot while at least three other teens enter a white SUV. It also shows Flemming running outside and yelling the license plate number of the SUV before it drives away from the scene.
“FJW-5082,” Flemming says repeatedly in the video.
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The driver of the Chevrolet, a 40-year-old AutoZone employee, was taken to the hospital where he is currently in critical condition.
Mounds of metal and debris scattered nearly a half block down the street after the crash.
"Luckily, nobody was in any of the parked cars," Flemming said. "Unfortunately, one person was hurt."
Flemming told NBC10 his car is likely totaled.
"I'm not exactly sure all the damage that's done to it because it's still covered in cement," he said.
According to employees who worked with the victim, he worked at the AutoZone at 3337 Aramingo Avenue. They said he works in the hub department which means he delivers parts from one store to another and that is what he was doing at the time of the crash.
If you have any information on the crash or the whereabouts of the suspects, please call the Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180. You can also submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting the Philadelphia police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
