Crime & Safety
Philadelphia Man Riding "ATV Dirt Bike" Dies After Crash In Fairhill, Police Say
Matos fell off his dirt bike as a result of the crash and was struck by the car's rear tire, according to police.
June 10, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 30-year-old man riding an "ATV dirt bike" died after he crashed into a car head-on in Fairhill on Saturday night, Philadelphia police said.
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The crash happened at the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Lawrence Street just before 8:30 p.m., according to police. Authorities identified the 30-year-old as Joseph Matos of Philadelphia.
Police said Matos was driving eastbound in the turning lane of Lehigh Avenue and crashed head-on with a 2015 gray Dodge vehicle. Police didn't specify the model of the Dodge.
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