Eric Perez, 6, Zyana Wilson-Perez, 7 weeks, and Zaire Rossen, 20, killed and several people injured in car collision on Henry Avenue in Wissahickon area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Sun, 05/08/2016 - 11:13am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 1, 2016

1 Boy Dead, 3 Other Kids, 5 Adults Hurt in Crash

Two of the kids were taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia while the other two were taken to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Police say one of the children, a boy between the ages of 5 and 7, died from his injuries at 4:48 p.m. The other three kids and four of the adults are in critical condition. 

POLICE: WEATHER A 'MAJOR FACTOR' IN EAST FALLS CRASH THAT KILLED CHILD, INJURED 8

The 6-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at 4:48 p.m.

The infant girl is in critical condition with injuries that include a severe brain injury and a severe abdominal injury.

Both adults riding in the front of the Mazda 6 were ejected, police say, and at this time investigators do not know who was driving.

Boy, Man Die, 7 Others Hurt in Crash on Wet Philly Road

Police say three adults -- two women in the front and a man in the back -- and four children -- a 7-week-old in a car seat, a 4-year-old, a 5-year-old and a 6-year-old -- were inside a vehicle traveling northbound on the 4200 block of Henry Avenue just before 4 p.m. when it crossed into the southbound lanes and was struck by a second vehicle occupied by two adults, according to investigators.

Baby Girl Dies Days After Fatal Crash In East Falls

Seven-week-old Zyana Wilson-Perez was pronounced dead at St. Christopher’s Hospital on Thursday, authorities confirmed Sunday.

 

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Eric Perez
Zaire Rossen
Zyana Wilson-Perez
Roadway: 
Henry Avenue

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