Police say drunk driving may have led to a deadly crash Northeast Philadelphia.
Sunday, August 30, 2015 02:59PM
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) --
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence following a deadly crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
It happened at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of Woodhaven Road.
Police say a husband and wife, both 53 years old, were in a sedan that was struck by another vehicle.
The sedan flipped, trapping the couple inside.
Rescuers were able to extricate both, and medics took them to Aria Health/Torresdale.
The man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The woman is listed in critical condition.
The driver of what police called the striking vehicle was taken into custody.
The 26-year-old man was not hurt.
He was being held on suspicion of DUI.
Police continue to investigate.