Dirt bike rider dies, passenger injured after North Philadelphia crash, police say
PHILADELPHIA - A dirt bike crash became deadly after colliding with a car Friday night on a street in North Philadelphia.
Police say a 2016 Honda was attempting to turn onto Bristol Street when it was hit by a dirt bike around 8 p.m.
The dirt bike had two people riding it at the time, a 23-year-old and 21-year-old woman.
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The man, who was driving the bike, suffered a skull fracture and multiple bodily injuries. He succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
The female passenger sustained a broken wrist. No injuries reported for the driver of the Honda.
Police say charges are pending further investigation.