2 pedestrians struck, 1 killed, in Delaware County's Glenolden Borough

GLENOLDEN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- One person has died after two pedestrians were struck early Wednesday morning in Delaware County.

The crash happened around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Chester Pike and Ashland Avenue in Glenolden Borough.

Police said the two pedestrians were on Ashland Ave., crossing Chester Pike, when they were struck by a pickup truck that was traveling south.

A 65-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A 36-year-old woman was taken to Crozer Chester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities have not been released pending notification of their families.

Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Action News spoke to two women near the intersection who have their own stories of traffic accidents in the area. One was hit herself and the other had a brother who was hit as a pedestrian on the same road.

"Everyday I almost get hit by a car. Every single day," said Kim Mahalik. "It's very scary. Nobody pays attention. Everyone's on their phone texting and driving."

"My brother got hit right here... from someone coming from Sharon Hill," said Laila Dogon.

The accident is being investigated by the Glenolden Police Department, Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division and the Delaware County Crash Team.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about this accident is asked to call the Glenolden Police Department.