Car Catches Fire After Hitting Tree on South Broad Street
A Ford Fusion attempting to park on South Broad Street struck a tree on Aug. 23, 2024; officers extinguished an engine fire and the vehicle was towed.
On Aug. 23, 2024 at about 7:40 p.m. in the 100 block of South Broad Street, a northbound Ford Fusion attempting to park struck a curbside tree after the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. The engine compartment caught fire and was extinguished by officers when they arrived; the Ford sustained disabling damage and was towed. The driver was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and the three passengers denied injury.