Philadelphia Man Critically Injured in McDonald’s Drive-Thru Incident

Emergency services at McDonald's drive-thru in Philadelphia

Crescentville, Philadelphia, February 9, 2026

A 44-year-old man in Philadelphia is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. The incident occurred late Friday night in the Crescentville neighborhood. Authorities are investigating why the man was on the ground when hit and the driver remained at the scene. As of now, no charges have been filed against the driver, and the investigation is ongoing by the Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division.

Philadelphia Man Critically Injured in McDonald’s Drive-Thru Incident

Philadelphia—A 44-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane in the city’s Crescentville neighborhood late Friday night. The incident occurred just before 11:15 p.m. on February 7, at the McDonald’s located on the 700 block of Adams Avenue.

Additional Details

Police reported that the man was reportedly lying on the ground within the fast-food restaurant’s drive-thru lane when he was run over. Emergency services transported the victim to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Ongoing Investigation

The driver of the vehicle, identified as a 31-year-old man, remained at the scene following the collision. As of Sunday morning, February 8, no charges have been filed. The Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division is actively working to determine the circumstances that led up to the incident, including why the 44-year-old man was on the ground before he was hit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Crescentville McDonald’s drive-thru?
A 44-year-old man was struck by a car in the McDonald’s drive-thru lane on the 700 block of Adams Avenue in Philadelphia’s Crescentville neighborhood.
When did this incident occur?
The incident happened just before 11:15 p.m. on February 7.
What is the condition of the man who was hit?
The man is in critical condition.
Has the driver been charged?
As of Sunday morning, February 8, no charges have been filed against the 31-year-old male driver, who remained at the scene.

Key Features of the Incident

Feature Detail
Location McDonald’s drive-thru, 700 block of Adams Avenue, Crescentville neighborhood, Philadelphia
Date and Time Just before 11:15 p.m. on February 7
Victim’s Age 44-year-old man
Victim’s Condition Critical condition
Driver’s Age 31-year-old man
Charges Filed None as of Sunday morning, February 8
Investigation Status Ongoing by Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division

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