PHILADELPHIA, PA – A horrific accident claimed the life of a pedestrian outside Catharine Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia early Monday morning. Police reported that around 7:30 a.m., a vehicle lost control in the 6700 block of Regent Street and struck a woman on the sidewalk.
Witnesses described a deeply emotional scene as individuals gathered to offer comfort and support near the accident site.
According to authorities, the driver, a 30-year-old woman, was attempting to reverse her vehicle down a one-way street when she lost control of her vehicle. This caused the car to spin and hit the unsuspecting pedestrian.
The victim, a 65-year-old woman, was immediately pronounced dead at the scene. Although her name has not been released, the incident has left a mark on the local community.
The driver of the out-of-control vehicle remained at the scene. She is cooperating fully with the police investigation. The Saturn involved in the accident was towed away by authorities for a thorough safety examination.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is leading the ongoing investigation, working to establish the sequence of events and determine any potential factors that contributed to this unfortunate incident.