A 25-year-old woman lost her life, and a 24-year-old woman suffered critical injuries early Saturday morning after their vehicle struck a pillar along West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Crash
The incident occurred around 3:48 a.m. in the 3400 block of West Girard Avenue. Police reported that a gray Nissan Altima was traveling through the area when it collided with a pillar, causing severe damage to the vehicle.
Victims Identified
Medics transported the driver, a 25-year-old woman, to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 4:26 a.m.
The passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was taken to Temple University Hospital and remains in critical condition, according to police.
Ongoing Investigation
The Crash Investigation Division is handling the case. Police confirmed that the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation, and no additional details have been released at this time.