Philadelphia, PA (January 20, 2026) – A 77-year-old female pedestrian sustained a head injury after being struck by a vehicle near Old York Rd on January 19. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene and transported the woman to Einstein Emergency Room for trauma care.
Medic 18B handled the transport, reporting that the patient had stable vital signs and showed no signs of loss of consciousness at the time of response. The injury, while concerning due to the nature of the impact, was being closely monitored by paramedics during the six-minute transport to the hospital.
Authorities have not yet released details about the vehicle involved or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The area around Old York Rd experienced minor traffic disruption as responders worked to assist the injured pedestrian and clear the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information has been provided regarding possible citations or driver involvement.
We send our support to the injured woman and hope for her swift and full recovery.
