Driver who smashed into Philadelphia home left scene before returning to crash site, police say
Philadelphia's Community Action Team is assisting residents who aren't allowed back inside their homes after a car crashed into the building early Monday morning.
The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. at Morrell Avenue and Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia's Morrell Park section, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
According to police, the driver of a 2024 Mercedes Benz initially left the scene on foot but eventually returned to the crash site and cooperated with investigators.
No one was injured in the crash, but surrounding homes were temporarily evacuated due to a concern that the car struck a gas line during the accident.
Philadelphia Gas Works assessed the scene and confirmed no gas line was struck.
The fire department said residents in surrounding homes were able to go back inside around 2:15 a.m.
It is unclear when the residents primarily impacted by the crash will be allowed back in their homes, though police confirmed minor structural damage to the property.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.