Driver loses control, kills bicyclist in West Philadelphia, police say

The crash happened along the 4600 block of Lancaster Avenue around 8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a driver lost control and killed a bicyclist on Monday night in West Philadelphia.

It happened around 8 p.m. along the 4600 block of Lancaster Avenue.
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According to investigators, a 44-year-old woman was behind the wheel when she lost control of her vehicle.

They say she crashed into a 63-year-old man who was riding his bicycle.

Police say the woman then continued driving and hit a utility pole.

The 63-year-old victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.



The driver was also taken to the hospital for a head injury where she is under police custody.
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Police say the unidentified victim was riding in the bike lane at the time of the crash.

It's still unclear what caused the driver to lose control.

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