Police say a woman was killed when a driver behind the wheel of a tractor trailer struck her when they didn’t see her as she walked in front of the vehicle early Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while walking along Frankford Avenue in the city's Holmesburg section early Monday, officials said.
According to police, a 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a tractor trailed as she walked near the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Marple Street at about 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
Law enforcement officials said the incident happened as the tractor trailer was exiting a gas station at that location and was attempting to make a left turn.
The woman, police said, walked in front of the vehicle and was not visible to the driver before the collision occurred.
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Officials said the woman was trapped under the vehicle and was pronounced at the scene of the incident at about 1:44 a.m.
However, officials said the driver of the big rig stayed on the scene after the crash.
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Officials have not yet provided further identifying information on the woman who was killed in this crash.
Also, law enforcement officials have not said if the driver will face any charges for their involvement in this incident.
However, an investigation is ongoing, police officials said.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
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