1 dead, 3 hospitalized following fatal crash in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway following a deadly crash in Norristown.

"I was just coming up the street when I heard the impact. It was crazy," said Robert Young of Norristown.

Investigators say a family of three had been crossing the intersection of Dekalb and Basin Streets around 11 a.m. Sunday when a speeding driver crashed into their car.

"You could hear the screeching that sounded like brakes and then you heard the accident," said Shawn Williams of Norristown.

The father of that family was pronounced dead at the scene.

"I was in tears," said Williams.

The mother was rushed to Temple Hospital. Their child was taken to CHOP.

"It's unfortunate, you're going and this happens and that kid doesn't have a father anymore," said Brenae Austin of Norristown.

The driver who crashed into the family was also taken to the hospital. It's unclear what charges they might face.

"And it's only a 25 mph road. I know they view 202 as a highway, but it's not a highway. Kids are up and down here all the time," said Robert Young of Norristown.

Only a few hours later, another crash happened just before 5 p.m. at the same intersection. Neighbors say this road is dangerous.

"Dekalb Street is very crazy. This intersection, especially. People are always drag racing. Nobody stops at stop signs," said Dawn Lawrence of Norristown.

"People who are thinking about driving up Dekalb Street - slow down! There's nowhere to go that fast," said Williams.

Police are continuing to investigate both crash scenes. In the meantime, neighbors are hopeful people can slow down.