67-year-old man fatally struck by SEPTA trolley in Southwest Philadelphia
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after police say he was struck by a SEPTA trolley in Southwest Philadelphia overnight.
Around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 3000 block of Island Avenue, where the 67-year-old was hit.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He has yet to be publicly identified.
RELATED STORIES:
Police: Man found dead on top of SEPTA train may have been ‘thrill seeker'
Say goodbye (for now) to the Route 15 trolleys in Brewerytown
'Tap to exit' to begin for some SEPTA Regional Rail riders
SEPTA said the operator of the Route 36 trolley told investigators that he didn't see the man before the trolley hit him. He said he pulled the emergency brake after the victim was struck.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
___
For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.
DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP