PA Motorcyclist Killed after Driving over Hoseline

Philadelphia firefighters were battling a residential fire when a 34-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle after driving over a hose connected to a nearby hydrant.
Source Firehouse.com News
March 29, 2021
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A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed after running over a Philadelphia Fire Department hoseline during a call early Sunday.
A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed after running over a Philadelphia Fire Department hoseline during a call early Sunday.

A motorcyclist was killed after he struck a Philadelphia Fire Department hoseline at a fire scene early Sunday.

Philly crews were responding to a residential fire and hooked up a hose to a nearby hydrant, WCAU-TV reports. According to police, a 34-year-old motorcyclist ran over the hoseline and crash after losing control of the bike.

Authorities are investigating the incident. It's not clear if speed was a factor in the crash.

Firefighters eventually were able to put out the fire, and no one was injured.

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