Man arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into 10 parked cars in Philadelphia

Police say they have not been able to make a positive identification of the suspect, but he is awaiting charges.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was arrested under suspicion of DUI on Saturday night after losing control of a tow truck and crashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia.

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A ring camera caught the crash on video, showing the truck driver lose control and slam into at least 10 cars.

It happened just before 9 p.m. on East Clearfield Street near Mercer Street in the Port Richmond neighborhood.

The man, who was driving a Ford, was arrested after the collision under suspicion of DUI. He was also transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment.



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He is in stable condition, officers say.

Police say they have not been able to make a positive identification of the suspect, but he is awaiting charges.

There were no other injuries involved in this incident.
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