Man in his 30's killed, taxi driver seriously injured, transported to hospital, and a car and taxi collide at an intersection on Old York Road in the Olney section of Philadelphia.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:30am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Driver killed in collision with taxi cab in Olney.

A motorist is dead following a collision involving a taxi cab in the Philadelphia's Olney section early Friday morning.

A motorist is dead following a collision involving a taxi cab in the Philadelphia's Olney section early Friday morning.

The accident happened around 1:40 a.m. on the 7100 block of Old York Road.

A witness stated that a vehicle was attempting to make a turn when it was struck broadside by a taxi cab.

Police say both drivers were taken to Einstein Medical Center.

The cab driver, believed to be in his 40s, suffered head, back and chest injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle, a man in his 30s, was given CPR en-route to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

So far, no charges have been filed. The accident is under investigation.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Roadway: 
Old York Road

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