Woman struck by taxi at 56th and Lansdowne in West Philadelphia; driver in critical condition - 6abc Philadelphia
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Pennsylvania Today in Pennsylvania: A 76-year-old taxi driver may have suffered a medical emergency before his taxi accelerated at a high rate of speed at the intersection of 56th Street and Lansdowne Avenue in West Philadelphia around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, striking a woman believed to be in her 30s and then crashing into a building on the corner. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. The taxi driver remains in critical condition, and it is unclear whether his condition is related to the crash or the reported medical emergency. The Department of Licenses and Inspections condemned the building due to damage from the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 76-year-old taxi driver | At-fault party |