The Philadelphia man serving a prison sentence for the death of CHOP Dr. Barbara Friedes is now facing a civil lawsuit from her family.
Attorneys filed a wrongful death suit against 69-year-old Michael Vahey on Monday. The Philadelphia man was previously sentenced to 6-20 years in prison after admitting he was driving under the influence when he struck and killed Friedes.
Authorities said Vahey had a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit when the crash occurred in the bike lane on Philadelphia’s Spruce Street near 18th Street on July 17, 2024…