Woman walking on highway struck by several cars on Roosevelt Blvd
Traffic experienced heavy delays as police investigated the crash.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman walking in traffic was struck by several cars on Roosevelt Boulevard near Ridge Avenue in East Falls.
It happened just after 5 a.m. on Route 1 south at the Ridge Ave - Kelly Drive Exit.
Police say a woman was walking in the center of the southbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard for an unknown reason.
A Honda Pilot travelling in the southbound inner lanes attempted to avoid striking the woman, but was unsuccessful.
The impact sent her into the outer southbound lane.
A Dodge Charger was able to stop before the accident, but a third vehicle, a Toyota Highlander, unable to stop, caused all three cars to make contact with the woman.
Medics took the woman to a nearby hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
All three drivers remained on scene and are cooperating with police.
Traffic experienced heavy delays as police investigated the crash. Two lanes of traffic were shut down for over an hour. All lanes have since been reopened.
This is an on-going investigation with Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division.
