Seven people were killed in a crash while fleeing from a trooper, revealed Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday evening. A red Ford Taurus sedan carrying seven individuals attempted to evade a PA State Police vehicle that was signaling with lights and sirens to pull over at 1:32 p.m. on Sunday.
Trooper Eugene Tray provided insight into the incident, mentioning that following a short pursuit, the trooper deactivated their lights and sirens as the Taurus carried on and promptly crashed. Tray indicated that multiple individuals in the fleeing vehicle lost their lives in the crash.
The crash took place at the intersection of Route 322/Conchester Highway and Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.
The Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia division, are spearheading the investigation into this catastrophic seven-fatality crash. Those who have any relevant information are urged to reach out to Trooper Tray at 215-452-5216.