Man Ploughs SUV Through Crowd of First Responders at 'Salute to Nurses' Parade in Darby Amid Pandemic

  • Source: Newsweek
  • Published: 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

A Pennsylvania man drove his vehicle through a crowd of first responders gathered to salute health care workers at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby on Tuesday. Investigators reported the driver of the SUV was armed and threatened to harm people. None of the participants in the salute were reported to be injured. After running a red light, the man led police on a chase through town. However, the driver lost control after colliding with another automobile and flipped his vehicle onto its side. He was taken into custody by police. Authorities have not released the name of the individual. Newsweek reached out to the Darby Borough Police Department for comment. This story will be updated with any response. Comprised mostly of members of area fire departments, the Pennsylvania first responders were participating in a salute to nurses.



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