Uber passenger killed in Philadelphia after driver crashes into tractor-trailer, police say
A 28-year-old woman died after an Uber driver crashed into a tractor-trailer Tuesday night in Philadelphia, according to police.
The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Nedro and Ogontz avenues. Police said the 32-year-old driver crashed her sedan into the parked truck.
Video from the scene showed the front passenger side of the sedan partially underneath the tractor-trailer.
Both people in the vehicle were taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital. The passenger was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.
The driver, who police said was pregnant, was listed in stable condition. Investigators have not said what led up to the crash.
An Uber spokesperson sent a statement to CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday.
"We're incredibly saddened by this horrible crash and are keeping those involved in our thoughts. We're continuing to look into this and are standing by to assist in the investigation," the spokesperson said.
