A stolen white Ford collided with a Philadelphia police cruiser on Friday night, prompting police to launch an investigation into the incident that unfolded before 9 p.m. on Dec. 12.
The crash took place on the 1700 block of Scattergood Street in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, a detail confirmed by a Philadelphia police officer who spoke to NBC10.
According to the officer, he was attempting to pull over a stolen vehicle when the suspect drove the Ford into his cruiser while trying to escape the traffic stop. He told NBC10: “The officer was trying to stop a stolen white-colored Ford when it crashed into his police cruiser while trying to escape the traffic stop, he said.”
NBC10 crews at the scene noted that the white Ford sustained extensive front‑end damage, while the police cruiser suffered damage to its driver‑side door, a finding that underscored the force of the impact.
The NBC10 report, provided by Matt DeLucia, highlighted that the police cruiser’s door was visibly dented, and that the Ford’s front bumper was heavily crushed, evidence that the collision occurred at a significant speed.
Police officials responded quickly, securing the area and collecting statements from witnesses, but the officer did not provide the suspect’s identity, citing ongoing investigation protocols.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the stolen vehicle and the actions of the driver, with authorities looking into traffic records and surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
Because the incident is still developing, NBC10 urges viewers to check back for updates, noting that further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
Scattergood Street, part of the Frankford neighborhood, is a residential corridor that sees moderate traffic during evening hours, and the incident occurred during the early evening rush.
Police procedure in such cases typically involves a thorough examination of the vehicles, securing skid marks, and interviewing any available traffic camera footage to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The stolen vehicle was identified as a white Ford, but the specific model was not disclosed in the initial report; the officer confirmed that it was a stolen car, adding to the urgency of the investigation.
Next steps for law enforcement include reviewing police logs, interviewing the officer involved, and coordinating with the Department of Motor Vehicles to confirm the vehicle’s stolen status, as the investigation continues.
