Man armed with tree branch run over by work truck after ripping off door handle

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ridge and Leverington avenues
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Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A 52‐year‐old man was run over by a work truck after he ripped the door handle off the vehicle while armed with a tree branch. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Friday on Ridge and Leverington avenues in Philadelphia, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Patrone Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Man armed with tree branch run over by work truck after ripping off door handle | FOX 29 Philadelphia

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