A motorcycle driver is dead and a female in a minivan lost an arm in an accident on Bridge and Tacony Streets in Bridesburg.
BRIDESBURG - A 59-year-old man is dead after he was involved in an accident while traveling on a motorcycle in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood.
Crews were called to Bridge and Tacony Streets Friday night, about 6:30, on the report of an accident.
According to officials, the 59-year-old victim was riding a motorcycle north on Tacony Street. He then hit a minivan that was trying to turn onto Bridge Street.
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The man died at the scene, authorities said.
A female passenger in the minivan was taken to Temple University Hospital after her arm was severed in the accident. Her condition was unknown.
The accident continues to be investigated.