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33-year-old man killed, multiple others hurt after allegedly stolen car driven by teen hits other car at North 5th Street and West Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/23/2023 - 2:03pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 14, 2023

Fatal Fairhill car accident involved stolen vehicle, police say

According to authorities, an 18-year-old driver was in a reportedly stolen Kia sedan, traveling north on 5th Street and speeding.

The sedan slammed into a Toyota Corolla, on the driver’s side.

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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Teenaged Drivers-Young Adult Drivers, Stolen Vehicle, High-Speed/Excessive Speed
Roadway: 
North 5th Street and West Lehigh Avenue
City: 
Philadelphia, PA
County: 
Philadelphia County, PA
Area: 
Philadelphia, PA