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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
2 crashes occur at same intersection in Norristown in 1 day under investigation: police
The Brief Norristown Police are investigating two crashes that occurred at the same intersection in one day. The first crash that occurred Sunday was fatal, leaving one man dead and a woman and child hospitalized. No serious injuries were reported in the second crash. Residents in the area sounded off on traffic issues in the neighborhood. NORRISTOWN Pa. - Two crashes occurred at the same intersection in Norristown within hours of each other. Norristown police have started to investigate. What we know Just hours after a fatal crash investigation wrapped up in Norristown, FOX 29 was there as a second crash occurred at the same intersection. Norristown Police say they responded to the first crash around 10:30 a.m., after they say a family's vehicle, trying to cross East Basin Street, was struck by a vehicle heading northbound on Dekalb Street. Police say a man died at the scene, and a woman and child were taken to the hospital. "I heard a big crash, came running out here," said Angela DiSanto, a neighbor. "It was quite upsetting because there was a little baby crying and it was pretty horrific." Just roughly six hours later, FOX 29 was there as another crash happened. A car, driving up Dekalb Street, collided with a car either trying to cross or turn onto Dekalb, from East Basin Street. "I'm home again and I heard a crash and literally yelled out my window, 'No not again!' and came running out here again to see the same thing, same road, not even eight hours later they literally just cleaned the street up," said DiSanto. Fortunately, in the second crash, there did not appear to be any serious injuries. What they're saying Neighbors say it is not unusual to hear crashes at the intersection. "It's always non-stop speeding, accidents everywhere, it's a dangerous intersection and a dangerous street honestly," said Dawn Lawrence, a neighbor. Neighbors tell FOX 29 that despite the traffic light a block away, they see issues with speeding, and they say it's a blind spot for drivers turning off East Basin Street due to parked cars. Leon Bonaparte says his niece was involved in the crash, but she is physically OK. "It's through the grace of God that no one was really hurt in the second incident but my condolences go out to the people that were involved in the first situation," said Bonaparte. "Something should be done as far as parking is concerned and then the rate of speed that people are traveling, anyone could be impacted."
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
PECO customers shocked after getting $12K statements, others going months without bills
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced bizarre billing glitches since last fall, resulting in some receiving shocking statements or going months without receiving a bill. Posiey Brown couldn't believe the balance when she opened her recent PECO bill. "There's no way," she remembered thinking, staring at the nearly $12,000 statement she received in April. Brown, who lives in Norristown, Montgomery County, said it was the first PECO bill she'd received in months. Brown said she continued to make partial payments while trying to get an explanation from PECO, but she said she felt her concerns weren't being taken seriously. Posiey Brown shows the nearly $12,000 bill she received from PECO after going months without receiving one. CBS News Philadelphia "I really try to stay on top of it because when August came and I didn't receive a bill, I called them and I asked them, 'Can I know what my bill is?'" Brown said. She was told on the phone that PECO couldn't see her bill. Brown isn't the only PECO customer to recently contact In Your Corner for help. Ann Palladino in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, reached out after going nearly an entire year without receiving a bill. "My daughter told me to contact you because she was tired of me complaining about it," Palladino said. "For people who are used to having their bills fully paid and on time, it's disconcerting." PECO addresses billing glitches CBS News Philadelphia contacted PECO on behalf of Brown and Palladino to get to the bottom of what was going on. A PECO spokesperson explained that as many as 8,000 customers have been impacted by bizarre billing issues since last fall. The problem appears to stem from the utility's transition to a new billing system last year, but PECO says it can't pinpoint why certain customers are impacted. PECO said it added 60 new associates and established a dedicated email address, PECObilling@ specifically for customers experiencing billing issues. The Southeast Delegation of Pennsylvania House Democrats recently sent an open letter to PECO demanding answers and slamming the utility company for not acting fast enough to fix the problem. PECO said that it has resolved many of the issues and continues to work daily to address remaining concerns. "We appreciate the Southeast Delegation's attention to billing issues affecting our customers and thank those who signed the letter for the opportunity to engage," PECO said. "We've responded, reaffirming our commitment to resolving these concerns." Getting back on track After CBS News Philadelphia became involved, Palladino says she started receiving statements for missed months, but she is still not receiving current bills. PECO said it will continue to make regular contact with her until her issue is resolved. PECO said Brown's nearly $12,000 bill was caused by a meter programming error that led to an inaccurate usage calculation. The utility company said it corrected her balance and waived late fees, and she now owes around $900. Brown said she agreed to a payment plan but feels PECO should've handled the situation differently. "They should've notified the customers they were having a billing issue," she said. Customers with billing questions or concerns can also call PECO at 800-494-4000. Do you have a money question, a consumer issue, or a scam story you want to share? Email InYourCorner@
CBS News
24-05-2025
- CBS News
20-year-old man killed near home in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County district attorney says
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced. The attorney's office says, Tahaj Andru Harrison was fatally shot Friday around 9:45 p.m. Norristown Police received a notification from ShotSpotter of multiple gunshots fired in the area of 639 Corson Street at 9:43 p.m. When police arrived, they found Harrison dead in the backyard of his residence, a few houses from the shooting, the DA said in the release. An autopsy performed Saturday by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office determined that Harrison died from a gunshot wound to the chest. His death was ruled a homicide. A joint investigation is underway by Montgomery County detectives and Norristown police. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 or Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Several injured after SEPTA trolley crash in Norristown
The Brief A SEPTA trolley crashed in Norristown Sunday morning. The crash left at least eight people injured. The cause of the crash is still unknown. NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A crash involving a SEPTA trolley is causing delays on Sunday after officials say at least eight people were injured. What we know A SEPTA train incident was reported at the Norristown Transit Center around 11 a.m. Officials say a trolley hit the bumper at the end of the tracks. Eight people were injured. SEPTA said to expect delays and crowded conditions. What we don't know The conditions of those injured has yet to be released, along with the cause of the crash. The Source Information from this article was provided by SEPTA.
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
8 injured after SEPTA train crashes at Norristown Transportation Center
Eight people were injured after a SEPTA train crashed at the Norristown Transportation Center Sunday morning. A SEPTA spokesperson said the single-car Norristown High Speed Line train collided with the bumper at the end of the tracks around 10 a.m. on May 11. The train was reportedly traveling at about 10 miles per hour when the collision happened, SEPTA said. One of the eight passengers injured in the crash was airlifted to Temple Hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
