Guard Hurt After Car Crashes Into Navy Yard Security Booth

A security guard is recovering after police say a driver crashed into the security booth at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The unidentified driver somehow lost control of his vehicle around 7:40 p.m. on Monday and crashed into a fence and security booth at the Navy Yard on the 4500 block of South Broad Street.

The security guard, a 55-year-old man, suffered neck, back and hip injuries during the crash. He was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he is currently in stable condition.

Police say the driver was taken into custody and is being tested for DUI.

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