Woman jumps into Schuylkill River while fleeing scene of crash in Conshohocken

Saturday, February 23, 2019
CONSHOHOCKEN (WPVI) -- A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hurt while investigating a bizarre crash that ended with one person jumping into the Schuylkill River.

The accident happened just before midnight at Matsonford Road and Fayette Street in Conshohocken.
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Police say the driver hit two vehicles before losing control.

The SUV then hit a concrete barrier along the Fayette Street Bridge walkway.

Officers say two people left the scene, including a woman who jumped into the river.

Police arrested both people.
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The trooper was injured when he fell down some steps while trying to help the woman out of the water.



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