Swarthmore Police Department Report - October 29 - November 11
October 29 - November 11, 2019
The car got the worst of an October 29 encounter with a van at Swarthmore’s collision hotspot, Chester Road and Yale Avenue.
The Swarthmore Borough Police Department has recently acquired a new speed timing device. As previously discussed at Borough Council, the department received its new “E.N.R.A.D.D” (Electronic Non-Radar Device). All officers have been trained in the new piece of equipment, and it is now operational. Residents should expect to see the department utilizing this equipment in its continuing effort to reduce speeding violations throughout the borough.
Accidents
October 29, 11:10 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to the intersection of S. Chester Road and Yale Ave. for a crash with reported injuries. One driver, complaining of pain, was given treatment by responding paramedics. The investigation determined that one car was traveling north on S. Chester Rd., while the other vehicle involved was traveling west on Yale Ave. Witness statements confirmed that the westbound van failed to stop for the solid red traffic signal, entering the intersection at the same time as the northbound car, which struck the van on the driver’s side front door area. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and had to be towed from the scene. The Swarthmore Fire Company responded to assist in stabilizing the vehicles for safety, till they could be removed.
October 31, 1:50 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the intersection of S. Morton and Swarthmore avenues, in the Borough of Rutledge, for a motor vehicle crash. It was determined that no injuries had occurred in the collision of a car traveling north on S. Morton Ave. and another car traveling south on Swarthmore Ave. The investigation determined that the Swarthmore Ave. car failed to stop for the solid red traffic signal, just as the S. Morton Ave. car was entering the intersection. The Swarthmore Ave. car struck the other in the passenger side rear, pushing it into a stopped car facing north on Swarthmore Ave. All three cars involved sustained disabling damage, and had to be removed from the scene by towing.
Medical Emergencies
Swarthmore Borough Police Dept. responded to 11 medical emergencies. Officers assisted responding medics, and the Swarthmore Ambulance for a variety of medical calls.
Service Alarms
The Police Dept. responded to eight alarm calls, including a false burglar alarm, fire alarms, and panic alarms.
