WPVI-TV : "Fatal Crash: Teens in Custody After Stolen Car Hits Motorcyclist"

– Teens in custody after stolen car crashes into motorcyclist
– Fatal collision involving stolen car and motorcyclist in Philadelphia.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Authorities in Philadelphia apprehended multiple teenagers after a stolen vehicle fatally struck a motorcyclist on Tuesday night. The tragic incident took place at the intersection of Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue around 8 p.m.

According to police reports, a Kia SUV was travelling north on Front Street when it ran a red light and collided with a motorcycle heading west on Hunting Park Avenue. The impact of the crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle driver, a man in his 40s, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the collision, the Kia continued for approximately 1,000 feet down Front Street before coming to a stop. The driver and other occupants of the vehicle then fled the scene on foot, prompting a pursuit by law enforcement officers.

Police Pursue and Apprehend Suspects

Authorities engaged in a foot chase with five juveniles who were believed to be involved in the incident. The alleged driver of the stolen Kia, a 17-year-old male, was successfully taken into custody. Additionally, three females and another male, all between the ages of 15 and 17, were also apprehended.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle the teenagers were in had been reported stolen just a day prior to the fatal collision. The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

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