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Pedestrian killed on I-95, shutting highway down 2 hours near airport

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Updated  November 15, 2024 10:42pm EST
Delaware County
FOX 29 Philadelphia

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-95 near airport

A pedestrian was hit and killed on I-95, shutting the southbound side of the highway down about two hours near the airport.

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - A portion of I-95 southbound was closed due to an accident Friday evening, as rush hour was unfolding.

Firefighters tell FOX 29 a pedestrian on the highway was hit and killed, near the Philadelphia and Delaware counties line.

The highway was closed between Exit 14, or Bartram Avenue, and Exit 9A and 9B, or Prospect Park Essington, for more than two hours.

The backup on I-95 was significant, covering at least five miles past Philadelphia International Airport and the sports complex.

Pennsylvania State Police were able to get the highway back open by about 6:30 p.m.

There were few details regarding the nature of the accident, including why the pedestrian was on or near the highway. Authorities said a person in a vehicle did stop after the crash. Troopers are conducting a full investigation.

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