SEPTA employee charged with DUI after running red light, crashing into trolley: DA
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A SEPTA employee is accused of driving under the influence when she allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a SEPTA trolley in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood on Sunday.
SEPTA said a vehicle ran a red light at South 52nd and Chester Avenue, and hit the trolley, forcing it off the rails around 6:30 a.m.
Rte 13: Trolleys are experiencing delays due to a vehicle blocking the rails at 42nd Street and Chester Avenue.
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There were three passengers on board, along with the operator. All four suffered minor injuries.
Investigators said the driver was under the influence and tried to run away but was later arrested.
The driver was charged with aggravated assault while DUI, hindering apprehension, DUI (alcohol or drugs), reckless driving, accidents involving damage, and false reports to law enforcement authorities.