At a Glance
- Two Philadelphia officers and a third person were hurt in an overnight crash at N. 20th and Cecil B. Moore
- All three were taken to the hospital with what appear to be minor injuries
- The crash involved a police cruiser, a red Jeep SUV, and a white SUV with major front-end damage
- Why it matters: The incident highlights the risks officers face even during routine patrols and raises questions about intersection safety in North Philadelphia
A two-vehicle crash involving a Philadelphia Police cruiser sent two officers and another driver to the hospital early Tuesday morning, according to authorities. The collision happened around 4:15 a.m. near the intersection of North 20th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Scene Details
Surveillance footage from the scene shows three vehicles with extensive damage:
- A red Jeep SUV being towed away
- A Philadelphia Police cruiser resting on the roadside with front-end damage
- A white SUV pushed up onto the sidewalk, also showing significant front-end damage
News Of Philadelphia cameras captured the aftermath as crews worked to clear the wreckage. The force of the impact was substantial enough to move the white SUV completely onto the concrete walkway.
Injury Assessment
Officials confirmed that both officers and the third individual were conscious and alert when transported. In a morning briefing, authorities stated that while all three victims were hospitalized, their injuries appear to be minor.
The department has not yet released:
- The officers’ current conditions
- The name of the civilian driver
- Which hospital received the patients
- Whether any of the injured remained hospitalized
Ongoing Investigation
Investigators have not determined how the crash occurred. The department’s accident reconstruction unit is handling the case.
“We are investigating the cause,” officials said during the morning update.
The intersection remained closed for several hours while crews documented the scene and removed the damaged vehicles.
This story is developing and will be updated as additional details become available.
