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Pedestrian Killed On I-676 In Philadelphia, Troopers Say Pedestrian Killed On I-676 In Philadelphia, Troopers Say
Pedestrian Killed On I-676 In Philadelphia, Troopers Say An unidentified man was hit by a car and died on Interstate 676 in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, May 15, authorities say.  State police said the man walked from the right shoulder into the left westbound lane near Exit 1.5  around 4:15 a.m. He was struck and thrown back into the right shoulder where first responders found him fatally injured, troopers said. He was pronounced dead his body was turned over to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and identification, they added.  The striking driver remained on the scene and provided a statement, investiga…

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Route 61 In Schuylkill County Reopens After Gas Line Break (UPDATED) Route 61 In Schuylkill County Reopens After Gas Line Break (UPDATED)
Route 61 In Schuylkill County Reopens After Gas Line Break (Updated) Route 61 between Frackville and St. Clair has reopened, PennDOT told Daily Voice Wednesday evening.  The highway was shut down on Tuesday morning, May 14 after a contractor accidentally struck a gas main during a reconstruction project, officials said.  Traffic was detoured to US 209, Route 901 and Interstate 81 while crews repaired the line.  Note: This story has been updated. 

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Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale
Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale Lansdale drivers can expect detours over the weekend as work begins on the Main Street SEPTA track crossing, officials say.  SEPTA workers will be removing and replacing the existing crossing surface, worn ties, and rails through the intersection, according to borough police.  A new asphalt surface and approaches will be installed, milled, and paved to provide a smoother ride across the tracks, authorities said.  Work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17, and last through 6 p.m. Monday, May 20.  Main Street between North Broad Street an…

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Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Authorities are looking for the driver of a dump truck who they say was "potentially involved in a hit-and-run" on Thursday, May 9.  Royersford police said the vehicle is an orange tri-axle dump truck pulling an over-axle trailer.  The accident happened at Main Street and North Lewis Road around 2:10 p.m.  Anyone with information can call 610-635-4300. 

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Driver Wanted For Kennett Square Hit-Run, Police Say Driver Wanted For Kennett Square Hit-Run, Police Say
Driver Wanted For Kennett Square Hit-Run, Police Say Kennett Square police are searching for a driver who they said fled the scene of an accident on Thursday, May 9.  A man in a white Chrysler 200 pulled onto Center Street from Scarlett Alley and struck another car after running the stop sign on West Cypress Street, according to authorities.  He "pulled over and briefly interacted with the other vehicle" before leaving the scene, police said. Investigators believe he fled south on Center Street and then turned east on Magnolia Street. Anyone with information is asked to call Kennett Square police at 610-444-0501…

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Minivan Hits Three In Philadelphia, Flees Scene: Authorities Minivan Hits Three In Philadelphia, Flees Scene: Authorities
Minivan Hits Three In Philadelphia, Flees Scene: Authorities Three people are hurt after a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Monday night, May 6, city police told Daily Voice.  A minivan went around a stopped vehicle and hit three pedestrians crossing B Street at the intersection with Venango Street, authorities said. The van fled the scene heading south down B Street.  A 56-year-old woman was taken to Temple Hospital in critical condition with head trauma and internal injuries, police said. Two others, a 59-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, were taken to the hospital in stable condition with wrist injuries.&n…

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Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police
Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police A driver and their passenger died on Route 202 in Montgomery Township on Monday morning, April 29, police said in a release.  It happened between Horsham Road and County Line Road just before 11:30 a.m., according to officials.  A Peterbilt 4 car carrier was headed north on 202 when a southbound Toyota Rav4 crossed into the oncoming lane, police said. The truck hit the Toyota on the front driver's side corner.  The 50-year-old Toyota driver, a woman from King of Prussia, was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. An 86-year-old Ambler man in …

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Utility Work Will Cause Traffic Delays In West Chester, Officials Warn Utility Work Will Cause Traffic Delays In West Chester, Officials Warn
Utility Work Will Cause Traffic Delays In West Chester, Officials Warn Borough police said West Chester drivers should expect slowdowns on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 30 and May 1.  PECO will be conducting utility work from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. on both days, said Public Information Officer Dave March.  The affected streets are:  The 50 through 200 blocks of West Market Street The 50 block of North Church Street

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Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash
Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash A Philadelphia man died after crashing in Allentown on Tuesday, April 30, according to city police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Authorities said they discovered the wreck on the 1900 block of Lehigh Street just after 1 a.m.  Twenty-seven-year-old Abeil Adilow was found seriously injured and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he succumbed to his injuries, officials said.  Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said he died from multiple traumatic injuries around 2 a.m. The manner of death was accidental.  Investigators believe Adilow was headed north o…

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New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets
New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets Easton area drivers are getting a heads up about a new traffic pattern starting next week.  Church Street between Wood Avenue and North 7th Street will reverse direction and become a westbound one-way, according to officials.  Meanwhile, Wood Avenue between North 8th Street and Northampton Street will reverse to become an eastbound one-way.  The changes go into effect on Wednesday, May 1. 

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Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities
Pregnant Teen Among 4 Named In Fatal Delco Crash: Authorities Authorities have named the four people who died on Route 322 in Boothwyn on Wednesday afternoon, April 24.  A red Ford Taurus with seven people inside sped off when a state police vehicle tried to pull them over at 1:30 p.m., officials said previously.  After a brief pursuit, the trooper turned off their lights and sirens as the Taurus continued and immediately crashed, according to police.  Four occupants died, all Philadelphia residents:  20-year-old Isaiah Miller, the driver 20-year-old Ikeam Rogers, the front-seat passenger  21-year-old Kalyn Billups, a …

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Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County Tinicum Township police are advising drivers of upcoming roadwork.  Resurfacing will begin on Geigel Hill Road on Monday, April 29, officials say. The work will continue every weekday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late May, weather permitting.  Geigel Hill Road will be closed from Durham Road to Upper Tinicum Church Road. Drivers should use Upper Tinicum Church Road/Chestnut Ridge Road, Bridgeton Hill Road/Marienstein Road, southbound Route 611 (Easton Road), and Durham Road instead.  "Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups …

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