Bullock issues statement on DUI car crash in her district

PHILADELPHIA, March 30 – Monday morning, around 11 a.m. a car crash occurred at 30th St. and Girard Ave. The driver who caused the crash was allegedly under the influence, and this crash took the life of a three-year-old child.

This crash took place in the legislative district of state Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Phila.

Bullock issued the following statement on the accident.

“My heart goes out to the mother and family of the three-year-old who lost their life in this senseless and tragic accident,” Bullock said. “This occurred a block away from my district office and over the years my staff and I have witnessed several accidents.”

Bullock stressed the importance of not driving under the influence.

“This tragedy is another reminder to a) not drink and drive and b) have additional traffic calming measures on the stretch of Girard Avenue between 29th and 33rd streets.”