Man dies after driving into 2 poles as car catches fire in East Mount Airy: police
PHILADELPHIA - A single-car crash claimed the life of one man overnight in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy section.
Police say the vehicle struck a pole before landing on a home's lawn and catching fire near Ivy Hill Road and Fayette Street just before midnight.
One victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead. He was later identified as 59-year-old Jeffrey Saputelli from Jenkintown.
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The driver lost control after suffering a medical emergency, according to authorities, who did not release any further details.
No other injuries have been reported. The deadly crash is under investigation.