Teen Boy on Scooter Struck and Killed by Tractor-Trailer in Bridesburg

The boy was traveling eastbound on Fraley Street at 7:27 p.m. when he was hit by a big rig traveling southbound on Tacony Street.

A 15-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in Philadelphia’s Bridesburg neighborhood Tuesday night

The boy was traveling eastbound on Fraley Street at 7:27 p.m. when he was hit by a big rig traveling southbound on Tacony Street. The boy was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m. The tractor-trailer driver remained at the scene.

The 5400 block of Tacony Street was closed following the incident.

No charges have been filed.

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