Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say

Police say the couple was making out at the time.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Driver loses control on Kelly Drive, crashes into Schuylkill River in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park
A driver lost control of their vehicle on Kelly Drive and crashed into the Schuylkill River near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge Wednesday morning.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a vehicle was accidentally shifted into gear, sending it into the Schuylkill River on Wednesday morning.

The Action Cam was at the scene, where the lights from the Range Rover could be seen from under the water.

It happened around 4:25 a.m. on Kelly Drive near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge in Fairmount Park.

Police say a couple was inside the vehicle at the time and that they were "making out" at the time of the accident.

All occupants were able to get out of the vehicle, officials said.

Police say no charges are pending.

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