Taxi crashes into building in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening – NBC10 Philadelphia
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Pennsylvania Today in Pennsylvania: A taxi cab veered off the road in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening at around 6:30 p.m., striking a woman on the sidewalk and then crashing into a house. Police said the 76-year-old cab driver may have had a medical emergency that caused him to lose control. The woman who was hit was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, while the cab driver was listed in critical condition, though it is unclear if his injuries were due to the crash or the medical emergency. The home the cab crashed into was condemned by Licenses & Inspections, but no one was home at the time.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| 76-year-old taxi cab driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Taxi crashes into building in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening – NBC10 Philadelphia