Woman fatally struck by SEPTA Route 13 trolley in West Philly
Samantha R. Patel
Samantha R. Patel
Reporter · King of Prussia, PA
Samantha has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from West Chester University and has spent the last 4 years covering community issues for the King of Prussia Community Bulletin. She is particularly interested in community activism and local events, striving to highlight the voices that often go unheard. Her work is driven by a commitment to storytelling that fosters connection.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM · 1 min read
A woman was struck and killed by a SEPTA Route 13 trolley Monday morning near the intersection of South 45th Street and Chester Avenue. Philadelphia police and SEPTA are investigating the crash.