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62-year-old man on motorcycle and male pedestrian both die in collision between car, motorcycle, and pedestrian on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Modified Date: 
Thu, 04/20/2023 - 3:31pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 2, 2022

Crash Involving Car, Motorcycle Leaves 2 Men Dead In Mayfair: Philadelphia Police

The 62-year-old man driving the motorcycle was ejected onto the sidewalk and then pronounced dead at 12:31 p.m. at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital.

Police: 2 people dead after a serious accident in Mayfair

After the collision, police say the driver of the Ford truck lost control and struck a male pedestrian who was sitting on a bench.

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Pedestrian Accident, Unusual Circumstances
Roadway: 
Frankford Avenue
City: 
Philadelphia, PA
County: 
Philadelphia County, PA
Area: 
Philadelphia, PA