Tracking Traffic Violence
A Database to Document Philadelphia’s Traffic Fatalities
Too many people die in vehicular crashes in Philadelphia. This page tracks traffic fatalities in the City of Philadelphia in real time and historically (2016, 2017, 2018) to increase awareness inspire action. Click here to add your name and support Vision Zero in Philadelphia!
2017
FATALITIES
99Hit & Runs
16
Pedestrian
38
Bicyclist
3
Motorcyclist/Scooter
12
Driver
30
Passenger
21
Disabled
0
Senior
22
Roosevelt Blvd
0
Children & Youth
5Dec 27, 2017
#99
Hit & RunAnthony Rodgers, 58
Adult
Mr. Anthony Rodgers had apparently just exited a bus and was attempting to cross the street when he was struck around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Incident 99 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
December 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 27, 2017
Name:
Anthony Rodgers
Victim Type:
Adult
Age:
58
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto/Pedestrian
Councilmatic District: 4
Notes:
Accused Hit and Run Driver arrested June, 2019
Dec 22, 2017
#97
Eric McFadden, 30
Driver Passenger
Incident 97
Crash Date:
December 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 22, 2017
Name:
Eric McFadden
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
30
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Fixed Object
Councilmatic District:
Dec 22, 2017
#98
Hit & RunSarah Wood, 82
Pedestrian Seniors
Elderly Woman Struck on Washington Ave
Incident 98 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
December 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 22, 2017
Name:
Sarah Wood
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
82
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto/Pedestrian
Councilmatic District: 2
Dec 20, 2017
#95
Dempsey Washington , 63
Adult
Driver dies after rollover crash in Kensington section of Philadelphia
Incident 95
Crash Date:
December 20, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 21, 2017
Name:
Dempsey Washington
Victim Type:
Adult
Age:
63
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Rollover
Councilmatic District:
Dec 20, 2017
#94
Hit & RunBudda Alvarez, 8
Child Passenger
A police spokesman said one car struck another Wednesday afternoon in the Feltonville section of Northeast Philadelphia.
Incident 94 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
December 20, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 20, 2017
Name:
Budda Alvarez
Victim Type:
Child, Passenger
Age:
8
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto/Auto
Councilmatic District: 7
Notes:
Offending driver was caught and taken into custody.
Dec 20, 2017
#96
Christopher Levy, 34
Driver Passenger
Incident 96
Crash Date:
December 20, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 20, 2017
Name:
Christopher Levy
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
34
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Dec 13, 2017
#92
Aliya Dukes, 31
Driver Passenger
Incident 92
Crash Date:
December 13, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 13, 2018
Name:
Aliya Dukes
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
31
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Dec 13, 2017
#93
Hit & RunBrian Fox, 33
Adult Passenger
The passenger who was in the back seat was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the accident. His body was launched about 30 feet
Incident 93 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
December 13, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 13, 2017
Name:
Brian Fox
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
33
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto/Fixed
Councilmatic District:
Dec 10, 2017
#91
Hit & RunUnknown, 30
Adult Pedestrian
A woman was killed after police said she was pushed out of a moving pickup truck and then run over by another vehicle in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
Incident 91 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
December 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
December 10, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
30
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto/Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Nov 28, 2017
#90
Emily Fredricks, 24
Adult Bicyclist
It happened just before 7:30 a.m. as the truck was making a right hand turn at 11th and Spruce Streets, just as the cyclist was continuing westbound on Spruce, along the bike lane.
Incident 90
Crash Date:
November 28, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 28, 2017
Name:
Emily Fredricks
Victim Type:
Adult, Bicyclist
Age:
24
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Bike/Truck
Councilmatic District: 1
Nov 25, 2017
#89
Kimberly Haughy, 21
Adult Passenger
The crash happened just after 2 a.m. along the southbound outer lanes in the city's Frankford section. The driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree, killing the female passenger.
Incident 89
Crash Date:
November 25, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 25, 2017
Name:
Kimberly Haughy
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
21
Gender:
F
Type of Crash:
Councilmatic District:
Nov 19, 2017
#88
Jerome Hines, 79
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 88
Crash Date:
November 19, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 19, 2017
Name:
Jerome Hines
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
79
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Nov 14, 2017
#87
Shien Ching Shen, 78
Adult Pedestrian Seniors
The accident occurred just before 2:15 p.m. on the southbound inner lanes at Tyson Avenue, police said. The woman had crossed halfway across the boulevard and had stepped off the center grass divider when she was hit by a 2006 Ford Ranger. Medics pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Incident 87
Crash Date:
November 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 14, 2017
Name:
Shien Ching Shen
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
78
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto/Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Go Fund Me Campaign for Funeral Expenses - https://www.gofundme.com/remmx-funeral-costs-for-my-grandma
Nov 1, 2017
#84
Richard Gussman, 75
Adult Passenger Seniors
A 75-year-old man who was a passenger in a 2014 Dodge Avenger died early Thursday after the car slammed into a North Philadelphia building, police said.
Incident 84
Crash Date:
November 1, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 1, 2017
Name:
Richard Gussman
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger, Seniors
Age:
75
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto/Fixed
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Obituary - http://www.kirkandnicesuburban.com/book-of-memories/3286093/Gussman-Richard/obituary.php
Nov 6, 2017
#86
Tammia Brown, 46
Pedestrian
Incident 86
Crash Date:
November 6, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 6, 2017
Name:
Tammia Brown
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
46
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Nov 5, 2017
#85
Todd White, 50
Driver Passenger
Incident 85
Crash Date:
November 5, 2017
Fatality Date:
November 5, 2017
Name:
Todd White
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
50
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Fixed Object
Councilmatic District:
Oct 20, 2017
#83
Unknown, 26
Adult Motorcyclist
Police say the 26-year-old man from Media was speeding when he hit a guardrail and was thrown from the bike.
Incident 83
Crash Date:
October 20, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 20, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
26
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Fixed
Councilmatic District:
Oct 14, 2017
#81
Hit & RunEric Magny, 31
Adult Pedestrian
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday on the 2200 block of E. Allegheny Avenue near Tulip Street. Offending driver was allegedly speeding after swerving around a tractor trailer and hit the victim.
Incident 81 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
October 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 14, 2017
Name:
Eric Magny
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
31
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Oct 15, 2017
#82
Richard Brennan, 57
Adult Pedestrian
Incident 82
Crash Date:
October 15, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 15, 2017
Name:
Richard Brennan
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
57
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Oct 10, 2017
#80
Gregorio Zeyada, 78
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 80
Crash Date:
October 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 10, 2017
Name:
Gregorio Zeyada
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
78
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Oct 9, 2017
#79
Mabel Stottler, 84
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 79
Crash Date:
October 9, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 9, 2017
Name:
Mabel Stottler
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
84
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Oct 9, 2017
#78
Kostya Ryazanov, 40
Driver Passenger
Incident 78
Crash Date:
October 9, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 9, 2017
Name:
Kostya Ryazanov
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
40
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Oct 5, 2017
#77
Unknown,
Adult Motorcyclist
Police said the motorcycle driver flew off the motorcycle and landed in the westbound lanes.
Incident 77
Crash Date:
October 5, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 5, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash: Motorcyclist Lost Control
Councilmatic District:
Oct 5, 2017
#76
Unknown, 41
Adult Motorcyclist
Police say the 41-year-old victim lost control of his bike around 3 a.m. He was tossed into the roadway and hit by the driver of a car.
Incident 76
Crash Date:
October 5, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 5, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
41
Gender:
M
Type of Crash:
Councilmatic District:
Oct 4, 2017
#75
Herbert Jacobs, 71
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 75
Crash Date:
October 4, 2017
Fatality Date:
October 4, 2017
Name:
Herbert Jacobs
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
71
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Sep 27, 2017
#73
Nicole Dinardo, 36
Adult Driver
A 36-year-old woman is dead and two children were taken to the hospital after a trolley and vehicle collided in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section.
Incident 73
Crash Date:
September 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 27, 2017
Name:
Nicole Dinardo
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
36
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto/Trolley
Councilmatic District:
Sep 27, 2017
#74
Michael Bucia, 28
Motorcyclist
Incident 74
Crash Date:
September 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 27, 2017
Name:
Michael Bucia
Victim Type:
Motorcyclist
Age:
28
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jul 27, 2017
#57
Hannah Turkow, 89
Adult Pedestrian Seniors
Police say a 62-year-old woman driving a Toyota lost control and struck two other vehicles traveling in the same direction on Grant. The driver then continued onto the sidewalk and struck the victim before coming to a complete stop.
Incident 57
Crash Date:
July 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 27, 2017
Name:
Hannah Turkow
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
89
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto Pedestrian
Councilmatic District: 10
Sep 23, 2017
#72
Hit & RunAllen Bailey , 49
Adult Pedestrian
Victim was crossing Glenwood Avenue at Broad Street in the southbound lane around 1 a.m. Saturday when he was run down by a car. The impact sent the victim several feet from the initial crash scene.
Incident 72 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
September 23, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 23, 2017
Name:
Allen Bailey
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
49
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Sep 18, 2017
#71
Mario Romano,
Adult Driver
Taxi and Bus Crash
Incident 71
Crash Date:
September 18, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 18, 2017
Name:
Mario Romano
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Sep 10, 2017
#70
Hit & RunNormal Ewing, 73
Pedestrian Seniors
Victim was leaving a friend's house, and was getting into his car when he was hit at Magee and Torresdale. Driver continued on and crashed into more vehicles, charged.
Incident 70 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
September 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 10, 2017
Name:
Normal Ewing
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
73
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto/Ped
Councilmatic District: 6
Sep 9, 2017
#69
Joseph Jr Johnson, 79
Driver Seniors
Incident 69
Crash Date:
September 9, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 9, 2017
Name:
Joseph Jr Johnson
Victim Type:
Driver, Seniors
Age:
79
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Parked Vehicle
Councilmatic District:
Sep 7, 2017
#68
Barry Jones, 58
Pedestrian
Incident 68
Crash Date:
September 7, 2017
Fatality Date:
September 7, 2017
Name:
Barry Jones
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
58
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Aug 31, 2017
#66
Hit & RunLorenzo Vasquez, 19
Adult Bicyclist
Lorenzo was traveling north on C St was struck by a driver crossing on E. Ashdale St. The driver then left the scene of the crash.
Incident 66 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
August 31, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 31, 2017
Name:
Lorenzo Vasquez
Victim Type:
Adult, Bicyclist
Age:
19
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: bicycle - auto
Councilmatic District: 7, 9
Notes:
Reports indicate that Lorenzo may have crossed the intersection on the red light. But the violent collision and the loss of the vehicle's front grill suggests that the driver was traveling at a lethal speed (greater than the 25 mph speed limit).
Aug 9, 2017
#62
Barry Williams, 20
Adult Motorcyclist
Driver lost control of his motorcycle and hit a fixed object.
Incident 62
Crash Date:
August 9, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 9, 2017
Name:
Barry Williams
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
20
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Fixed
Councilmatic District: 3
Aug 31, 2017
#67
Robert Thompson, 83
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 67
Crash Date:
August 31, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 31, 2017
Name:
Robert Thompson
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
83
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Aug 27, 2017
#65
Richard Rhodes, 49
Pedestrian
Incident 65
Crash Date:
August 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 27, 2017
Name:
Richard Rhodes
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
49
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Aug 26, 2017
#64
Mark Hamill, 51
Driver
Incident 64
Crash Date:
August 26, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 26, 2017
Name:
Mark Hamill
Victim Type:
Driver
Age:
51
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Aug 22, 2017
#63
Chandler Kilson, 20
Driver
Incident 63
Crash Date:
August 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 22, 2017
Name:
Chandler Kilson
Victim Type:
Driver
Age:
20
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Overturned
Councilmatic District:
Aug 6, 2017
#61
Hit & RunAnn Broderick, 53
Adult Pedestrian
Ms. Broderick was critically injured by motorist, who left her to die on Center City Street.
Incident 61 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
August 6, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 8, 2017
Name:
Ann Broderick
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
53
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
The suspect car in this hit and run is a white jeep wrangler with a spare tire on the back.
Aug 4, 2017
#60
Umar Johnson, 36
Adult Pedestrian
Pedestrian killed by motorist in Kensington
Incident 60
Crash Date:
August 4, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 4, 2017
Name:
Umar Johnson
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
36
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Aug 2, 2017
#58
George James, 43
Adult Motorcyclist
Man killed when his motorcycle was struck by a motor vehicle on Kelly Drive
Incident 58
Crash Date:
August 2, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 2, 2017
Name:
George James
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
43
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Motorcycle
Councilmatic District:
Jul 22, 2017
#56
Hit & RunSean Patrick Grange, 30
Adult Pedestrian
Mr. Grange was killed while walking on Montgomery Drive off ramp of I-76
Incident 56 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
July 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 22, 2017
Name:
Sean Patrick Grange
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
30
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Jul 21, 2017
#55
Tan Rongdeng, 70
Pedestrian Seniors
Man killed while walking across Harbison and Roosevelt Boulevard
Incident 55
Crash Date:
July 21, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 21, 2017
Name:
Tan Rongdeng
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
70
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Jun 25, 2017
#48
Phillip West,
Adult Pedestrian
A man identified as a pedestrian was killed by a motor vehicle on I-676
Incident 48
Crash Date:
June 25, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 25, 2017
Name:
Phillip West
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Ped-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Aug 4, 2017
#59
Michael Ortiz, 32
Driver
Incident 59
Crash Date:
August 4, 2017
Fatality Date:
August 4, 2017
Name:
Michael Ortiz
Victim Type:
Driver
Age:
32
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jul 22, 2017
#56
Falana Bennette, 77
Driver Seniors
Incident 56
Crash Date:
July 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 22, 2017
Name:
Falana Bennette
Victim Type:
Driver, Seniors
Age:
77
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jun 24, 2017
#47
Joan Kane,
Passenger Seniors
Incident 47
Crash Date:
June 24, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 24, 2017
Name:
Joan Kane
Victim Type:
Passenger, Seniors
Age:
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash:
Councilmatic District:
Jul 14, 2017
#54
Gabriel Alveranga, 20
Adult Pedestrian
Pedestrian was killed while crossing Parkside Avenue
Incident 54
Crash Date:
July 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 14, 2017
Name:
Gabriel Alveranga
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
20
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-ped
Councilmatic District:
Jul 8, 2017
#52
Matthew Johnson, 27
Adult Motorcyclist
Motorcyclist crashed into truck on Ben Franklin Parkway while doing wheelies
Incident 52
Crash Date:
July 8, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 8, 2017
Name:
Matthew Johnson
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
27
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Truck
Councilmatic District:
Jul 4, 2017
#51
Unknown, 60
Adult Driver
Driver lost control of his car on I-95 near Front Street
Incident 51
Crash Date:
July 4, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 4, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
60
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-auto
Councilmatic District:
Jul 10, 2017
#53
Francis Kelly, 41
Adult Driver
Incident 53
Crash Date:
July 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 10, 2017
Name:
Francis Kelly
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
41
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Non-Collision
Councilmatic District:
Jul 2, 2017
#50
Noah Pardon, 2
Child Pedestrian
Incident 50
Crash Date:
July 2, 2017
Fatality Date:
July 2, 2017
Name:
Noah Pardon
Victim Type:
Child, Pedestrian
Age:
2
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Jun 28, 2017
#49
Errol Catchings, 35
Adult Pedestrian
Errol Catchings was killed while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard
Incident 49
Crash Date:
June 28, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 28, 2017
Name:
Errol Catchings
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
35
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Errol Catchings was crossing the Boulevard not in a crosswalk when he was struck by two different motor vehicles in the north bound inner lanes.
Jun 22, 2017
#44
Jose Colon, 18
Child Motorcyclist Driver
18 yo dirt bike driver was killed when it collided with 2 parked cars and a truck in Hunting Park
Incident 44
Crash Date:
June 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 23, 2017
Name:
Jose Colon
Victim Type:
Child, Motorcyclist, Driver
Age:
18
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Dirt Bike-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jun 23, 2017
#45
Lisa Powell, 50
Adult Driver
Incident 45
Crash Date:
June 23, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 23, 2017
Name:
Lisa Powell
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
50
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash: Auto/Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jun 14, 2017
#42
Tyrik Ransom, 25
Adult Driver
A motorist died after his car hit a pole on Ogontz Ave, flipping his car.
Incident 42
Crash Date:
June 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 14, 2017
Name:
Tyrik Ransom
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
25
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-fixed
Councilmatic District:
Jun 13, 2017
#43
Peter Jasvicas, 76
Pedestrian Seniors
Mr. Jasvicas was walking on JFK Boulevard sidewalk when a car jumped the curb, striking him and another victim. He died of his injuries the next day.
Incident 43
Crash Date:
June 13, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 13, 2017
Name:
Peter Jasvicas
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
76
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Javsicas died after a minivan traveling west on John F. Kennedy Boulevard on Tuesday morning tried to switch lanes at 16th Street, but instead struck an SUV, then jumped a curb and slammed into a newsstand. The impact spun the newsstand forward and about 90 degrees, striking Javsicas and another pedestrian on the sidewalk. A second pedestrian was also struck, injured and hospitalized. The newstand worker was also injured, but not hospitalized. The drivers are not expected to be charged.
Jun 13, 2017
#41
Juana Sanchez, 79
Pedestrian Seniors
Incident 41
Crash Date:
June 13, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 13, 2017
Name:
Juana Sanchez
Victim Type:
Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
79
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Jun 11, 2017
#40
Unknown,
Adult
Motorist hit pole on I-95 near Girard Avenue
Incident 40
Crash Date:
June 11, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 11, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Adult
Age:
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash: auto-fixed
Councilmatic District:
Jun 10, 2017
#38
Rosa Lydia Rojas, 28
Pedestrian
DUI motorist kills Rosa Rojas and injures 9 yo son who were standing on Port RIchmond street corner.
Incident 38
Crash Date:
June 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 10, 2017
Name:
Rosa Lydia Rojas
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
28
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
A 29 year old motorist who was driving under the influence jumped the curb, hit a pole before hitting a 39 year old mother of two children, killing her and injuring her 9 year old son at the corner of Aramingo & Tioga Avenues. She saved the life of her children by pushing them out of the way. Her family's Fundraising page is https://www.gofundme.com/help-me-help-the-rojas-family
May 22, 2017
#33
Christian Gomez, 22
Adult Driver
Speeding motorist dies in multi-car crash in Juniata that injured 4-5 others
Incident 33
Crash Date:
May 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
May 22, 2017
Name:
Christian Gomez
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
22
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Multi-Vehicle
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
The driver of a car that was speeding on E. Hunting Park Avenue was killed when his car crashed into four other cars. Two women and a child in other cars were injured. One media report said that five were injured.
Jun 12, 2017
#39
Erick McBean, 40
Adult Motorcyclist
Motorcyclist lost control while speeding and crashed into taxi on Lindbergh Blvd
Incident 39
Crash Date:
June 12, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 12, 2017
Name:
Erick McBean
Victim Type:
Adult, Motorcyclist
Age:
40
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jun 10, 2017
#37
Alana Maddox, 23
Pedestrian
Incident 37
Crash Date:
June 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 10, 2017
Name:
Alana Maddox
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
23
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Jun 9, 2017
#36
Anthony Burg, 28
Motorcyclist
Incident 36
Crash Date:
June 9, 2017
Fatality Date:
June 9, 2017
Name:
Anthony Burg
Victim Type:
Motorcyclist
Age:
28
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
May 16, 2017
#35
Carmelo Mangual, 16
Child Motorcyclist Driver
Mr. Mangual was killed in head-on collision while riding motorcycle.
Incident 35
Crash Date:
May 16, 2017
Fatality Date:
May 18, 2017
Name:
Carmelo Mangual
Victim Type:
Child, Motorcyclist, Driver
Age:
16
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Carmelo Mangual was killed while riding an 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle not registered for street riding, when he hit an SUV in a head-n crash. Mr. Mangual was speeding and ran a red light when he hit the SUV.
Apr 25, 2017
#30
William Wolfe, 77
Adult Seniors
Driver dies after suffering a heart attack and crashing into parked cars and a tree
Incident 30
Crash Date:
April 25, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 25, 2017
Name:
William Wolfe
Victim Type:
Adult, Seniors
Age:
77
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-fixed
Councilmatic District:
May 18, 2017
#34
Edward Trimber, 60
Adult Pedestrian
Incident 34
Crash Date:
May 18, 2017
Fatality Date:
May 18, 2017
Name:
Edward Trimber
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
60
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
May 3, 2017
#32
Unknown,
Pedestrian
Incident 32
Crash Date:
May 3, 2017
Fatality Date:
May 3, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
May 1, 2017
#31
James Finkley, 63
Driver Passenger
Incident 31
Crash Date:
May 1, 2017
Fatality Date:
May 1, 2017
Name:
James Finkley
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
63
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Parked Vehicle
Councilmatic District:
Apr 18, 2017
#27
Michelle Kolk, 40
Adult Pedestrian
Ms.Kolk died from her injuries after being struck by a police car on a park path.
Incident 27
Crash Date:
April 18, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 25, 2017
Name:
Michelle Kolk
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
40
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: auto-ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Michelle Kolk was in McPherson Square in Kensington when she was stuck by a police car that was driving in reverse in pursuit of someone. Ms Kolk and the car were on a pedestrian path.
Apr 23, 2017
#29
Melford Pinckney, 48
Adult Pedestrian Seniors
Mr. Pinckney was struck and killed while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard
Incident 29
Crash Date:
April 23, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 23, 2017
Name:
Melford Pinckney
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
48
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-ped
Councilmatic District:
Apr 22, 2017
#28
Charles Conner, 80
Driver Seniors
80 Year Old Driver Killed on Cheltenham Avenue
Incident 28
Crash Date:
April 22, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 22, 2017
Name:
Charles Conner
Victim Type:
Driver, Seniors
Age:
80
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto/Auto
Councilmatic District:
Apr 14, 2017
#26
Marshaye Flowers , 40
Adult Passenger
Marshaye Flowers was one of two passengers killed in a SUV that struck a parked tractor trailer on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Incident 26
Crash Date:
April 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 14, 2017
Name:
Marshaye Flowers
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
40
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Parked Tractor Trailer
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Marshaye Flowers was killed along with Asia Nicole Holland when the SUV they were passengers in hit a legally parked tractor trailer on the northbound outer lane of Roosevelt Boulevard. The SUV driver, husband of Ms. Flowers, was injured.
Apr 14, 2017
#25
Asia Nicole Holland, 25
Adult Passenger
Ms. Holland and another passenger were killed when their SUV hit a legally parked tractor trailer on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Incident 25
Crash Date:
April 14, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 14, 2017
Name:
Asia Nicole Holland
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
25
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Parked Truck
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Asia Nicole Holland and Marshaye Flowers were killed when the SUV they were passengers in hit a legally parked tractor trailer on the northbound outer lane of Roosevelt Boulevard. The SUV driver was injured, but not yet charged.
Apr 8, 2017
#17
Victor Rosa-Mendez, 18
Driver Passenger
Incident 17
Crash Date:
April 8, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 8, 2017
Name:
Victor Rosa-Mendez
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
18
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Fixed Object
Councilmatic District:
Apr 3, 2017
#23
Joseph Andrews, 51
Bicyclist
Incident 23
Crash Date:
April 3, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 3, 2017
Name:
Joseph Andrews
Victim Type:
Bicyclist
Age:
51
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Bicycle
Councilmatic District:
Apr 2, 2017
#24
Mariah Whalen, 22
Adult Passenger
22 yo woman killed when car struck deer and utility pole on wet road
Incident 24
Crash Date:
April 2, 2017
Fatality Date:
April 2, 2017
Name:
Mariah Whalen
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
22
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Deer
Councilmatic District:
Mar 31, 2017
#22
Walter Hudson , 63
Adult Driver
60 yo man lost control & collided head-on w vehicle traveling SB on Henry Ave.
Incident 22
Crash Date:
March 31, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 31, 2017
Name:
Walter Hudson
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
63
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Mar 30, 2017
#21
George Harrity, 56
Adult Driver
A 56yo man died after his vehicle was struck by another car that ran a red light.
Incident 21
Crash Date:
March 30, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 30, 2017
Name:
George Harrity
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
56
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Mar 24, 2017
#20
Tracey Palmer, 23
Driver
Driver crashed car crashed into barrier, where it burst into flames.
Incident 20
Crash Date:
March 24, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 24, 2017
Name:
Tracey Palmer
Victim Type:
Driver
Age:
23
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Fixed
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Driver lost control of car and crashed into a barrier, when it burst into flames. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Mar 20, 2017
#19
Justin Hileman, 24
Adult
Driver died when car crashed into pole
Incident 19
Crash Date:
March 20, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 20, 2017
Name:
Justin Hileman
Victim Type:
Adult
Age:
24
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: auto-fixed
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Driver crashed into pole and died.
Mar 19, 2017
#18
Unkown, 20
Adult Passenger
Head on collision on Old York Road kills passenger
Incident 18
Crash Date:
March 19, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 19, 2017
Name:
Unkown
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
20
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Driver crossed the double yellow line on Old York Road, entering oncoming traffic. It crashed into a second car on the front end, then striking two other parked cars. 43 year old driver was injured, and 20-something passenger was killed.
Mar 12, 2017
#16
Shelton Johnson, 54
Driver Passenger
Incident 16
Crash Date:
March 12, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 12, 2017
Name:
Shelton Johnson
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
54
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto vs Auto
Councilmatic District:
Mar 3, 2017
#15
Kassandra Rivera, 19
Driver Passenger
Incident 15
Crash Date:
March 3, 2017
Fatality Date:
March 3, 2017
Name:
Kassandra Rivera
Victim Type:
Driver, Passenger
Age:
19
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Fixed Object
Councilmatic District:
Feb 21, 2017
#14
Dennis Alexander, 27
Adult Passenger
Two cars crashed into a third on Woodhaven Road striking Dennis Alexander.
Incident 14
Crash Date:
February 21, 2017
Fatality Date:
February 22, 2017
Name:
Dennis Alexander
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
27
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Dennis Alexander was pouring fluid into a disabled car on Woodhaven Road when a 2015 Honda Accord hit a 2010 Subaru Impreza and then struck the rear of 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, which Mr. Alexander was a passenger of. Mr. Alexander died the next day from his injuries.The Chrysler's driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck and back injuries. Two 2-year-old twin sisters who were in child safety seats in vehicle's second row both suffered serious injuries, police said.
Feb 12, 2017
#13
Hit & RunCaroline Morgan, 56
Adult Driver
While sitting in her parked car, Caroline Morgan was killed by DUI Anthony Russino.
Incident 13 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
February 12, 2017
Fatality Date:
February 12, 2017
Name:
Caroline Morgan
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
56
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Caroline Morgan was sitting in her parked car on 1800 block of S. 13th Street when Anthony Russino crashed into her car after hitting three other cars. He tried to tamper with evidence by removing his license plate. He fled the scene, but was apprehended a few blocks away. He was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Homicide by Vehicle –Dui/F3,VC3742 , Accident involving death/F3, VC3802 – DUI-Alcohol or Drugs/M1 and CC4910 – Tampering with Evidence/M2.
Feb 10, 2017
#12
Ronald Karolski, 70
Passenger Seniors
Incident 12
Crash Date:
February 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
February 10, 2017
Name:
Ronald Karolski
Victim Type:
Passenger, Seniors
Age:
70
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Parked Vehicle
Councilmatic District:
Feb 4, 2017
#11
Alberto Rivera Jr, 30
Adult Passenger
DUI driver slams head on into other car, killing her passenger.
Incident 11
Crash Date:
February 4, 2017
Fatality Date:
February 4, 2017
Name:
Alberto Rivera Jr
Victim Type:
Adult, Passenger
Age:
30
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Auto
Councilmatic District:
Jan 31, 2017
#10
Danny Dimitri, 50
Adult Pedestrian
Mr. Dimitri was struck & killed by speeding motorist, an off duty police officer.
Incident 10
Crash Date:
January 31, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 31, 2017
Name:
Danny Dimitri
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
50
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Danny Dimitri was struck by an off-duty police officer, Adam Soto, who was speeding. He was pronounced dead at Aria Hospital. On April 26th, he was charged with homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter, and suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss. Officer Soto was a three year veteran of the 24th District. Investigators sought to determine whether "Soto was drag racing another car driven by an off-duty officer. A third off-duty officer was a passenger in that car."
Jan 29, 2017
#9
Hit & RunLoraya Braxton, 10
Child Pedestrian
DUI Ken Ruch struck and killed Loraya Braxton & her sister Kimberly Phillips.
Incident 9 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
January 29, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 29, 2017
Name:
Loraya Braxton
Victim Type:
Child, Pedestrian
Age:
10
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Kenneth Ruch struck and killed two sisters on Roosevelt Blvd. at Large Street in the Oxford Circle section. The driver was speeding to cross the intersection on a yellow light when he struck the two girls who were walking in the intersection. "Investigators, citing witnesses, say Ruch allegedly sped up and changed lanes as his light changed from green to yellow. He then hit the sisters in the intersection." He left the scene, but then returned and was quickly arrested. Mr. Ruch, of the 8100 block of Henry Avenue, was charged with two counts each of Homicide by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle while DUI, and Involuntary Manslaughter.
A GoFundMe Page has been set up by a family member following the deaths of the two sisters. https://www.gofundme.com/kimberly-lil-nicky-phillips
A GoFundMe Page has been set up by a family member following the deaths of the two sisters. https://www.gofundme.com/kimberly-lil-nicky-phillips
Jan 29, 2017
#8
Hit & RunKimberly Phillips, 19
Adult Pedestrian
DUI Ken Ruch struck and killed Kimberly Phillips and her 10 year old sister.
Incident 8 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
January 29, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 29, 2017
Name:
Kimberly Phillips
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
19
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
Kenneth Ruch struck and killed two sisters on Roosevelt Blvd. at Large Street in the Oxford Circle section. The driver was speeding to cross the intersection on a yellow light when he struck the two girls who were walking in the intersection. "Investigators, citing witnesses, say Ruch allegedly sped up and changed lanes as his light changed from green to yellow. He then hit the sisters in the intersection." He left the scene, but then returned and was quickly arrested. Mr. Ruch, of the 8100 block of Henry Avenue, was charged with two counts each of Homicide by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle while DUI, and Involuntary Manslaughter.
Kimberly Phillips (also known as Nicky) left behind two small children, 4 year old Hakim and 3 year old Tahjah. A gofundme page has been created to help the family with burial costs. https://www.gofundme.com/kimberly-lil-nicky-phillips
Kimberly Phillips (also known as Nicky) left behind two small children, 4 year old Hakim and 3 year old Tahjah. A gofundme page has been created to help the family with burial costs. https://www.gofundme.com/kimberly-lil-nicky-phillips
Jan 27, 2017
#7
Hit & RunCatherine Brown, 48
Adult Pedestrian
Ms. Brown was killed by hit & run motorist while crossing street with toddler
Incident 7 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
January 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 27, 2017
Name:
Catherine Brown
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian
Age:
48
Gender:
F
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
48 year old Catherine Brown was crossing an intersection after leaving a trolley car with several grandchildren, including a three year old in her arms. The motorist driving a white mini van struck her, dragging her down the street. The motorist fled the scene, leaving Ms. Brown critically injured. She was pronounced dead several hours later at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Her grandson was thrown when his grandmother was struck and injured, but not critically.
Jan 27, 2017
#6
Terrence Johnson, 46
Motorcyclist
Motorcyclist died after crashing into SEPTA bus
Incident 6
Crash Date:
January 27, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 27, 2017
Name:
Terrence Johnson
Victim Type:
Motorcyclist
Age:
46
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Motorcycle-Bus
Councilmatic District:
Notes:
A motorcyclist ran a red light, hitting a #26 SEPTA bus. Police say a "man on a motorcycle traveling northbound on Rising Sun Avenue ran a red light and struck a Route 26 SEPTA bus traveling westbound on Olney Avenue."
Jan 10, 2017
#4
Wallace Mayo, 69
Driver Seniors
Incident 4
Crash Date:
January 10, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 10, 2017
Name:
Wallace Mayo
Victim Type:
Driver, Seniors
Age:
69
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Parked Vehicle
Councilmatic District:
Jan 7, 2017
#5
Unknown,
Incident 5
Crash Date:
January 7, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 7, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Age:
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian
Councilmatic District:
Jan 1, 2017
#1
Hit & RunEdward Bradley, 71
Adult Pedestrian Seniors
Motorist hit and killed 71 year old man and fled before crashing into a fence
Incident 1 Hit & Run
Crash Date:
January 1, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 1, 2017
Name:
Edward Bradley
Victim Type:
Adult, Pedestrian, Seniors
Age:
71
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Auto-Ped
Councilmatic District:
Jan 6, 2017
#3
Herbert Brown, 57
Adult Driver
Incident 3
Crash Date:
January 6, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 6, 2017
Name:
Herbert Brown
Victim Type:
Adult, Driver
Age:
57
Gender:
Unknown
Type of Crash: Auto/Fixed
Councilmatic District:
Jan 1, 2017
#2
Unknown,
Pedestrian
Incident 2
Crash Date:
January 1, 2017
Fatality Date:
January 1, 2017
Name:
Unknown
Victim Type:
Pedestrian
Age:
Gender:
M
Type of Crash: Pedestrian/RR
Councilmatic District: