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Pickup Truck Crash in Havertown Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured
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Incident Summary
On Saturday afternoon, a pickup truck traveling on West Chester Pike near Eagle Road in Havertown became airborne and collided with multiple vehicles, including a U-Haul truck. Police reported that the driver, a man in his 60s, suffered a medical emergency before the crash. The incident involved 14 cars and stretched roughly two miles along the roadway. One person was killed at the scene, and eight others were transported to hospitals with injuries of unspecified severity. No pedestrians were harmed.
Police Findings
Haverford Police Chief John Viola confirmed that the pickup driver died at the scene and that the erratic driving was likely linked to the medical emergency. Surveillance video obtained by local news outlets showed the truck spinning out of control before striking the other vehicles. Authorities noted that the crash occurred during Haverford Township Day, a time when traffic was already heavy.
Scope of the Collision
The crash impacted a total of 14 automobiles, including the U-Haul truck that was flipped upside down. The roadway was closed for several hours while crews investigated and cleared debris. West Chester Pike reopened around 4 p.m. after the investigation was completed.
Community Impact
The crash disrupted traffic and prompted emergency response, while victim identities and the condition of the eight hospitalized remain unreleased.
Next Steps
Police have not announced further investigation details, and no additional road closures are planned. Authorities will continue to assess the cause of the driver’s medical emergency as part of the ongoing inquiry.