1 man dead, another critically injured after Southwest Philly accident
One man is dead and a second critically injured after a car accident on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - One person has died while another is critically injured after an accident in Southwest Philadelphia.
According to authorities, crews responded to the 6600 block of Essington Avenue Wednesday, just after 3 p.m. for a reported multi-vehicle accident.
First responders found a car struck a metal pole, after reportedly trying to pass a tractor-trailer.
A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A second man, thought to be about 40-years-old, was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center suffering critical injuries.
Officials say an ongoing investigation into the accident is underway.
___
For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.
DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP
Sign up for emails from FOX 29, including our daily Good Day Digest newsletter