Man Killed After BMW Crashes Into Cresheim Valley Creek in Philadelphia

First paragraph\n\n## Crash details\n\nOn Sunday afternoon, a 2005 silver BMW driven by a man lost control on Cresheim Valley Drive in Philadelphia’s Mount Airy neighborhood. The vehicle struck a downed guard rail, flipped, and plunged into Cresheim Valley Creek near the intersection of Lincoln Drive and Cresheim Valley Drive. NBC10 was on scene when the car was lifted from the water.\n\nPolice reported the crash occurred around 4 p.m. and the driver was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead at about 7:05 p.m.\n\n## Guard rail condition\n\nA broken guard rail was found at the site, initially thought to have been damaged during the Sunday crash. However, residents said the rail had been broken earlier. “This guard rail was broken prior to this accident, as far as you know,” said Karen Feisullin. “There was an accident recently where a car went off the road and over the guard rail, and it was not replaced or repaired prior to this accident.”\n\nA Google Maps image taken four months ago shows the rail broken at that time. PennDOT records show 41 crashes in the area from 2015 to 2024.\n\n## Community concerns\n\nFeisullin noted, “This area is known for people driving too fast and a lot of accidents.” She added, “There’s accidents here at least once a weekend.” and “Everybody speeds on it — it’s a 25 mph zone, and we just saw somebody almost lose it again.”\n\nShe urged the city to add more safety measures, saying, “Nobody likes more lights, but maybe that’s what has to happen.”\n\n## City response\n\nOn Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Streets Department released a statement: “We are aware of the recent crash on Cresheim Valley Road. The Streets Department’s top priority is public safety. As part of that commitment to public safety, we are conducting a thorough assessment of the guardrail on Cresheim Valley Road.”\n\nThe department also highlighted other projects in the neighborhood: recently completed speed slots on Lincoln Drive from West Allens Lane to Wayne Avenue; future signal upgrades on the same stretch; and ongoing reviews through the city-wide traffic calming program. A map of each street’s status can be found here.\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\n- A 2005 BMW crashed into Cresheim Valley Creek, killing the driver.\n- The guard rail was broken before the crash, according to local residents.\n- City officials are evaluating the guard rail and planning safety improvements.\n\nThe incident underscores the need for enhanced road safety measures in the Mount Airy area.