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Philadelphia Fire Department Ambulance Fatally Strikes Woman in Kensington

Investigators are reviewing why a non-emergency medic unit struck a pedestrian.

Overview

  • The collision occurred at F Street and East Allegheny Avenue late Thursday night, and the victim was pronounced dead at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
  • Police said the ambulance was not responding to a call when the pedestrian was hit.
  • The medic unit was traveling east on East Allegheny Avenue and preparing to turn right onto F Street when it struck the woman, according to police.
  • Medics rendered aid at the scene and a second EMS unit confirmed the death, and officials have not yet identified the victim.
  • The Philadelphia police Crash Investigation Division is leading the probe, and authorities reported no other vehicles were involved.