Philadelphia, PA (June 1, 2025) – A devastating crash in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood Saturday night left an Uber driver dead and a passenger injured.

According to reports, the accident occurred just after 9 p.m. on May 31 along the 1000 block of Marlborough Street, beneath the I-95 overpass. Authorities stated that the Uber driver, transporting four passengers from a nearby concert venue, lost control of a late-model Hyundai Kona, striking several parked vehicles before the car caught fire.

Police noted that it remains unclear whether a medical episode may have contributed to the crash. Tragically, the Uber driver was found deceased inside the vehicle after firefighters extinguished the flames.

All four passengers managed to escape; one passenger sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. No structural damage to the I-95 overpass was reported.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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