Police: Man killed after crashing into parked car, street sign, light pole and tree on Broad Street
PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash claimed the life of a man, and left a trail of destruction in its wake along Broad Street in North Philadelphia.
Police say a speeding Dodge Charger lost control when it crashed into an unattended parked vehicle, and mounted the curb hitting a street sign and light pole.
The car then flipped, coming to a stop after crashing into a tree.
Responding officers found the driver, identified as 34-year-old Harold Obdule Jones, dead at the scene after being ejected from his vehicle.
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Broad Street was closed for about two hours as crews investigated and cleared the scene, but has since reopened. The deadly crash remains under investigation.