Moped rider dies after being struck by pickup truck in Northeast Philadelphia

A 20-year-old moped rider died after being struck by a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Police said the crash happened at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the intersection of Aramingo Avenue and Tioga Street.

Officials said preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling northbound on Aramingo Avenue when they tried to make a left turn onto Tioga Street. As the pickup truck was turning, it hit the moped, which was traveling southbound…

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