Philadelphia Police: 2 people killed and several others injured in horrific crash in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Two people were killed and several others injured in a horrific accident in West Philadelphia.

Police say just after 3am Sunday morning, a Dodge Charger speeded and ran a red light, crashing into a Hyundai.

This happened at 52nd and Walnut Street.

According to the police, two of the three occupants of the hit car died.

There were five people in the Dodge and only the driver is in critical condition.

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector DF Pace told Action News: “The Charger driver was also taken to the hospital in critical condition with severe head trauma. He is being held on possible charges.”

Police say the Hyundai was so badly damaged they can’t even tell what model it was.