Driver found dead after smashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4:08PM

Driver found dead after smashing into several parked cars

The driver of a pickup truck was found dead after being involved in a series of crashes early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia’s Frankford section.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A man is dead after being involved in a series of crashes early Tuesday morning in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood.

Police say it started when the driver of a pickup truck hit a tree while driving the wrong-way on the 4500 block of Castor Avenue around 2:30 a.m.

From there, authorities say the truck slammed into a number of parked cars on the 1200 block of Adams Avenue before taking off again.

The truck finally came to a stop at Kinsey and Tackawanna streets.

That’s when investigators say the 53-year-old driver apparently tried to get out and walk away, but later collapsed.

He was transported to Temple Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation.

Driver found dead after smashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood