Police chase leads to crash on I-95 in Northeast Philly; officers swarm nearby neighborhood

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A police chase ended with a crash on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

Chopper 6 was overhead around 4 p.m. after a Philadelphia police cruiser collided with a black SUV.



Video obtained by Action News showed the police SUV attempting to stop the vehicle moments before the crash.

The investigation centered on the area near Exit 32 to Academy Road. In the neighborhood near the crash scene, Chopper 6 video showed officers walking through several backyards.

Video captures police chase on I-95 in Philadelphia


It remains unclear why officers were in the area or if any arrests were made.



Pennsylvania State Police says it assisted Philadelphia police after the pursuit went onto I-95.

Action News has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department for more information but we haven't heard back.

No serious injuries were reported in the incident.

PICTURED: Officers were seen searching a Northeast Philly community after a police chase ended in a crash on October 9, 2024.

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