A man driving erratically lost control of his car along a Northeast Philadelphia street early Monday and wound up losing his life as his car became lodged between a tree and a brick wall.
The red car wound up on its side after crashing northbound along Bustleton Avenue near Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia around 1:30 a.m.
"Witnesses said he was driving erratically at a high rate of speed and went through several red lights," said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Before crashing it appeared the car crossed into the southbound lanes prior to crashing and was far exceeding the 30 mph speed limit on that stretch of Bustleton Avenue. The area the car came to rest is only about 5-feet wide, said Small.
Medics pronounced the driver, who was partially decapitated, dead on the scene, said Small. He was in his 20s, said Small.
Crews continued to investigate the wreck Monday morning.
