Philadelphia, PA (January 16, 2026) – A man in his 40s was seriously injured on Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle near North 39th Street in Philadelphia, prompting a trauma alert and emergency transport to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. and involved an auto–pedestrian collision. Emergency responders reported that the victim suffered a head injury and exhibited an altered mental status upon assessment at the scene. Medical personnel classified the patient as unstable and initiated trauma protocols.
The man was transported under priority conditions, with responders reporting an estimated arrival at the hospital within 10 minutes. His current condition remains unknown.
Authorities have not released further details about the driver involved or what led to the incident. The area near N 39th Street was temporarily monitored as officials began investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
We extend our sincere wishes for a full and swift recovery to the injured pedestrian.
