What began as another late-night car meetup in West Philly turned deadly early Saturday morning, when a white Chevrolet Camaro fleeing the scene struck and killed a motorcyclist in Mantua. Police say the Camaro driver, operating a stolen vehicle, is now in custody following a chaotic crash that has reignited community concerns over illegal street racing and reckless driving.
The crash occurred around 1:05 a.m. at the intersection of Belmont and Westminster avenues. According to police, the Camaro had just fled a gathering of cars in the Lowe’s parking lot at 1500 N. 50th Street, a known hotspot for weekend meetups.…