Man fatally struck by motorcycle while attempting to cross street

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Thursday, October 29, 2026 3:00AM

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a motorcycle Wednesday evening in Philadelphia’s Oxford Circle neighborhood.

The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. at the intersection of East Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue.

Police said a 2020 dark gray Suzuki Hayabusa was traveling southbound on East Roosevelt Boulevard when it struck a man who was attempting to cross the roadway at Bustleton Avenue.

The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.

The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was also injured in the crash and taken to a hospital. Police said he is listed in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

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