Man Detained After Fleeing Scene of Crash Involving Honda Minivan, Tesla

Germantown Ave & Rex Ave

Published Jul 15 at 9:53 AM · Updated Jul 15 at 10:04 AM

Summary

A reported car fire and entrapment at Germantown Ave and Rex Ave in Philadelphia was clarified as a collision between a Honda minivan and a Tesla. A male suspect fled the scene, and no fire or entrapment was found. A gray Honda Accord was left parked on the highway, and a tow truck was requested.

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Jul 15, 9:53AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Germantown Ave & Rex Ave.

Jul 15, 9:53AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Germantown Ave & Rex Ave.

Jul 15, 9:53AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Germantown Ave & Rex Ave.

Jul 15, 9:53AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Germantown Ave & Rex Ave.

Jul 15, 9:53AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Germantown Ave & Rex Ave.

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PPD North 14, 35 · Jul 15, 10:10AM · 0:31

It could have been a match. Keys are with the vehicle. Alright, 10 received. Great job. Alright. 14 Tom 4, we're going to bring this male over to Special Beat 1 to see if, um, make sure everything matches up. I mean, Flashback is up, but just to clarify. Alright, Special Beat 1 received? Yeah, nothing negative. Witnesses and complainant are transported to the suspect. Do I have a unit with a witness or a complainant? 14? Tom 4 received. I was on my information that the officer saw, but I read. 14, stand by for a minute. Units in the 35th, respond to the person with the gun. Just use caution.

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PPD North 14, 35 · Jul 15, 10:09AM · 0:30

We got him. He's going to have white sneakers, red hoodie. He's going to have on a blue sweatpants, but they're inside out, give me a sec. Alright, Dan, you have eyes on this guy or you have him in custody? Tom 4 has the male stopped. Tom 4, we have him in custody. Alright, Dan, received. At 14 Dan and Radio, did we get clarification from Tom, I'm sorry, from Special Beat 1? Is the vehicle stolen or just a license plate? Radio, can you give me the last six, last six on the van, 132727? That's correct. That's correct.

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PPD North 14, 35 · Jul 15, 10:07AM · 0:28

14 Special, we want to have a little additional flash. Received. A male, unknown race, 5'11 to 6 feet, black jacket over a red hoodie and a book bag. Again, West on Rex from Germantown. 14 Tom 4, we're going to have a male stop with a red hoodie and blue pants. We're going to be at the location of 8605, some unknown little avenue. Received. Did you say you had a bag with him too? That's correct, a book bag.

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