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Senior dies in single-car crash

A senior man from Northeast Philadelphia died in a single-car crash in Bensalem Township on Saturday.

Bensalem police suspect that a medical emergency caused Harry Pappas, 82, to lose control of his car as he was traveling southbound on Knights Road approaching the Poquessing Creek at about 1 p.m. The car veered from the right lane of travel into the parking lot of the Eddington Swim Club. It rolled and came to rest on the roof.

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Paramedics pronounced Pappas dead at the scene with undisclosed injuries. Police did not disclose his address. Police also did not disclose the identity of a woman passenger, who was described in media reports as about 80 years old. She suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was treated at Aria Health’s Torresdale hospital.

Bensalem police ask that witnesses to the crash contact Officer Tropiano or Officer Errigo at 215–633–3719. ••

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