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Pedestrian struck by truck near 45th and Baltimore

October 3, 2014

A pedestrian was struck this morning by a box truck near the intersection at 45th and Baltimore, according to media and witness reports. The incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. We’re trying to get more information on the person’s condition. Police remained on the scene for a while investigating the incident and inspecting the truck, which could be seen parked at the Gas and Mini Mart at 46th and Baltimore.

NBC reports that there was another incident on the west side of the Schuylkill this morning, when a pedestrian was struck by a car on the South Street Bridge and taken to HUP. UPDATE: Witnesses say that it was a bicyclist and appeared to have minor injuries.

3 Comments For This Post

  1. Philly Acey Says:

    I wish the bicyclist and the pedestrian speedy recoveries; so sorry to read about these accidents.

  2. Seebo Says:

    I saw the second incident on my morning run. The person struck was on a bicycle, and appeared to have only minor injuries.

  3. Little Ghost Says:

    Any updates on the pedestrian struck by the box truck at 45th & Baltimore?

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