December 25, 2016
An overnight crash in South Philadelphia left one person dead and another injured on Christmas, according to media reports.
The collision occurred Sunday around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Broad Street.
Police said a man operating a Honda Accord ran a red light and struck a Kia, FOX29 reports. The Honda came to rest on the sidewalk in the crash, which also destroyed a traffic pole and a fire hydrant.
According to NBC10, the driver the Honda was a 70-year-old man, who died about six hours later. The Kia's driver, a 32-year-old man, was transported to Jefferson University Hospital where he is in stable condition.
Police have not identified anyone who was involved in the crash. An investigation is ongoing.