Front Street crash: Multiple teens in custody after stolen car fatally hits motorcyclist in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Several teenagers are in custody after a stolen vehicle fatally struck a motorcyclist in Philadelphia Tuesday evening.

It happened on Front Street at Hunting Park Avenue around 8 p.m.

Officers say a Kia SUV was traveling north on Front Street when it ran a red light and struck a motorcycle traveling west on Hunting Park Avenue.

The driver of the motorcycle, identified as a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say he did not appear to be wearing a helmet.

Action News obtained surveillance video showing the moments leading up to the fatal crash.

After the collision, the Kia continued on Front Street for approximately 1,000 feet before stopping. Then, the driver and other occupants of the car fled the scene on foot, according to investigators.

Police say they then chased five juveniles on foot for about two blocks.

The suspected driver of the Kia, a 17-year-old man, was taken into custody, police said.

The other teenagers, three women and another man aged 15 to 17, were also arrested.

Investigators later learned the Kia had been reported stolen Monday in Northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told Action News that officers were on scene moments after the crash.

When asked if police were following the stolen vehicle, Small said it was part of the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.

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