Pedestrian Killed Outside Popeyes in Southwest Philly Crash

Pedestrian Killed Outside Popeyes in Southwest Philly Crash

> At a Glance

> – A man was struck and killed by a car near Popeyes on 5100 Woodland Ave at 7:47 p.m. Wednesday

> – The victim was pronounced dead at the scene

> – The driver stayed at the scene; no identities released yet

> – Why it matters: The incident marks another fatal traffic collision in Philadelphia as police continue investigating the circumstances

A fatal crash outside a fast-food restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia has left one man dead and investigators searching for answers Wednesday night.

What Happened

The collision occurred at 7:47 p.m. on the 5100 block of Woodland Avenue, directly outside a Popeyes restaurant, according to police reports. Officers arrived to find the pedestrian had sustained fatal injuries.

SkyForce10 aerial footage showed investigators examining the scene around a vehicle that had come to rest on the sidewalk beside the restaurant.

Investigation Status

killed
  • The victim’s identity has not been released
  • The driver’s name remains undisclosed
  • Police confirmed the driver remained at the crash site
  • The incident remains under active investigation

Key Details

Aspect Information
Location 5100 Woodland Avenue, Southwest Philly
Time 7:47 p.m. Wednesday
Victim Male, pronounced dead at scene
Driver Remained at scene, unidentified

The crash site drew a significant police presence as investigators worked to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision.

Key Takeaways

  • Fatal pedestrian crash occurred outside Popeyes at 5100 Woodland Ave
  • Driver cooperated with authorities and stayed at the scene
  • Victim and driver identities withheld pending investigation
  • No charges or citations announced as probe continues

The investigation into this fatal crash remains ongoing as authorities piece together what led to the deadly encounter.

Author

  • I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I

    Daniel J. Whitman is a city government reporter for News of Philadelphia, covering budgets, council legislation, and the everyday impacts of policy decisions. A Temple journalism grad, he’s known for data-driven investigations that turn spreadsheets into accountability reporting.

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