Former J.R. Masterman School teacher killed in multi-vehicle crash while biking
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A former J.R. Masterman School teacher, dean and coach died after he was struck in a multi-vehicle crash while biking Monday evening.
The teacher, identified as 65-year-old Kevin St. Clair, was described as a dedicated teacher and caring colleague to the school community, Masterman Middle and High School Principal Jeannine A-H Payne said in a release Tuesday night.
"Today we were informed that Kevin St. Clair teacher, and former dean and coach in our school community lost his life in a tragic car accident last night.
Though officially retired Kevin has remained a prominent figure throughout the school and in the lives of many of our students. Kevin was a dedicated teacher and a caring colleague to many of us. He was one of the first people I met when I arrived at Masterman as he was supporting Marge in the main office. He will be missed by so many within our school walls and beyond.
Members of our school community are in direct contact with Kevin's family and the district office of communications has been engaged.
Counseling/ mental health support for staff and students has been requested for our school community beginning tomorrow morning."
St. Clair taught 6th grade and was also a middle school dean, the school said in a tribute on their Facebook page earlier Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to the 7500 block of Henry Avenue on a report of a fatal accident just before 7 p.m. Monday.
They said a 2015 black Chrysler was driving southbound on Henry Avenue while St. Clair was riding a bike eastbound on Wises Mills Road. St Clair made a right turn onto Henry Avenue where the Chrysler struck him, police said.
St. Clair was knocked into the northbound lane on Henry Avenue where a 2021 Toyota was driving and unable to avoid swerving away from him.
Medics took St. Clair to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Chrysler driver was also taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.
