Philadelphia ATV dirt bike man dies after crash in Fairhill, police say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A 30-year-old man riding an “ATV dirt bike” died when he collided head-on with a car in Fairhill Saturday night, Philadelphia police said.

According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Lawrence Street. Authorities identified the 30-year-old as Joseph Matos of Philadelphia.

According to police, Matos was driving east in the turning lane of Lehigh Avenue and collided head-on with a gray 2015 Dodge vehicle. Police did not specify the Dodge model.

Matos fell from his dirt bike during the crash and was struck by the car’s rear tire, police said. He was taken by paramedics to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 8:54 p.m., police said.

According to police, a man took the dirt bike from the scene before police arrived.

The driver of the gray Dodge, a 53-year-old woman, remained on scene and cooperated with police. No charges have been filed yet, police said.

The cause of the crash is currently being investigated.

Philadelphia police are asking anyone with information about the accident to contact the Accident Investigation Division at 215-685-3180. Anonymous tips can be made at 215-686-TIPS (8477).