PHILADELPHIA - A deadly crash caused significant delays Monday morning on I-676 East in Philadelphia, after a car slammed into the rear of a utility truck in the center lane, according to state police.
What we know:
The crash was first reported around 9:57 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police say a utility truck was stopped in the center lane of I-676 East near 11th Street because of traffic ahead. A dark gray Toyota Corolla with Florida registration, driven by a 27-year-old man from Florida, struck the back of the truck at high speed.
The driver of the Corolla was pronounced dead at the scene.
Earlier in the morning, Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management announced that I-676 East was closed between the International Airport area and 8th Street due to the crash. The roadway was shut down for a short period while troopers and emergency crews worked the scene and has since reopened.
Traffic updates were provided through PA511. There is no word yet on when the roadway will reopen. OEM officials say updates will be shared as soon as they are available.
State police investigators are continuing to review evidence from the scene. No additional information has been released.
The Source: This story is based on information from Philadelphia OEM and Pennsylvania State Police.