On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 9:48 p.m., a fatal motorcycle crash involving a passenger vehicle occurred at the intersection of New State Road and Longshore Avenue in the 15th District.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2019 black BMW was traveling northbound on New State Road and making a left turn to continue westbound on Longshore Avenue when it was struck by a 2026 black CFHG motorcycle traveling southbound on New State Road. The motorcycle operator reportedly came around a bend before the collision.
The 22-year-old male motorcycle operator was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department personnel at approximately 9:58 p.m.
The driver of the BMW remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The scene was secured for further investigation. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
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