Philadelphia

Driver Dies When Car Strikes Pole

An out-of-control car smashed into a utility pole leaving the driver dead.

The one-vehicle wreck happened along Delaware Avenue at Lewis Street in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Philadelphia police said the male driver died at the scene after his car slammed into a utility pole.

It wasn’t clear what caused the crash. Police remained on the scene for hours investigating.

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