One car flips over, another severely damaged after pursuit leads to crash in West Philly

The Action Cam at the scene showed one car involved landed on the sidewalk on its side.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Police pursuit leads to chaotic crash in West Philly
Police pursuit leads to chaotic crash in West PhillyThe Action Cam at the scene showed one car involved landed on the sidewalk on its side.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A police chase ended with a chaotic crash in West Philadelphia that left several parked vehicles damaged.

It happened around 3:15 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 56th and Media streets.

The Action Cam at the scene showed one car involved landed on the sidewalk on its side.

The front of another vehicle, likely the striking car, was almost completely crumpled. Police reported the person behind the wheel took off and ran.

Investigators also tell Action News one person was hurt and showed up at a nearby hospital. They have not said if it was the driver of the striking vehicle or a bystander.

The person's condition has not been released.

It is not clear at this time what led to the pursuit.

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