MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Three Teens Die After Police Chase

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA (June 5, 2025) — Three people died and another person was injured in a car crash following a police chase on June 3 in Limerick Township.

According to emergency officials, the accident occurred on Ridge Pike near Sunset Road around 9:15 p.m. Limerick Township Police say they were pursuing the car before the crash.

The District Attorney’s office said the police were responding to a “potential theft” at Target on Ridge Pike when the police chase began. When the police tried to stop the car, the driver and three passengers fled. A few minutes later, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed on Ridge Pike, flipping the car over multiple times.

Three 17-year-olds were pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old was rushed to an area hospital in an unknown condition.

Police are investigating.

Police Chase Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Car accidents involving police chases present unique legal challenges in Pennsylvania, often resulting in serious injuries to innocent bystanders caught in dangerous situations. Most police chases begin with relatively minor violations rather than serious crimes. According to the International Association of Police Chiefs, 91% of law enforcement pursuits begin in response to a non-violent crime, with nearly half initiated because of traffic violations, including speeding Pennsylvania State Police Announce Pursuit Statistics. Pennsylvania State Police policy permits pursuits regardless of the initial violation’s severity, though only 15.6 percent of apprehended drivers were ultimately charged with a violent crime.

From a legal standpoint, victims of police chase accidents have several potential avenues for compensation, though these cases involve complex liability determinations. Pennsylvania law requires claims involving police parties to be filed within two years. While fleeing drivers typically bear primary responsibility for accidents, police officers are protected by Pennsylvania law, though agencies may face liability if officers violated pursuit policies. Pennsylvania’s choice no-fault insurance system also affects how these cases are handled, depending on whether victims selected limited tort or full tort coverage when purchasing their policies.

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