2 Philadelphia sanitation workers struck by vehicle while picketing during DC 33 strike, police say
Source: CBS News
By Matt Cavallo Brandon Goldner
Updated on: July 4, 2025 / 7:15 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia
Two sanitation workers who were on the picket line in the AFSCME District Council 33 union strike were hit by a vehicle in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section late Thursday night, police said. A driver is already in custody and charged with hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on the 3900 block of North Delaware Avenue.
When police arrived on scene they found a 36-year-old male as well as a 30-year-old female who were struck by a vehicle. Both victims were immediately rushed to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. The male is described to be in very critical condition and was taken to have surgery, while the female is being evaluated for bumps and bruises and is expected to be OK.
He says preliminary information indicates the victims were sitting in in chairs in front of the sanitation yard when a black Chevrolet SUV jumped the curb and struck them.
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