A driver suspected of being under the influence struck a pedestrian on a road in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. The pedestrian was then hit a second time by a tractor-trailer while lying in the street.
Police responded to the intersection of Whitehall Road and Germantown Pike just after 9 p.m. Sunday. A car hit the pedestrian first. The person was then struck again by a tractor-trailer while still in the roadway.
Both drivers stayed at the scene
Both drivers stopped after the collisions and remained at the scene. The driver of the car was believed to be under the influence. That driver was taken into custody.
No information was available about the pedestrian’s condition. Police had not released the name of the driver taken into custody as of Sunday night.
About the township
East Norriton Township is a suburban community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The township covers an area just northwest of Philadelphia. It is served by local roads that connect nearby communities to the region’s larger highways.
Crashes at intersections like Whitehall Road and Germantown Pike can involve multiple vehicles. Police in Pennsylvania typically investigate such incidents by interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence at the scene. A driver suspected of driving under the influence may face charges after the investigation is complete.
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