Officers say the 72-year-old victim was identified as Siu Nam Mak from the 1200 block of Kerper Street.
The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. in the southbound outer lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard at Shelmire Avenue.At least 19 others were injured in the wreck, including a 38-year-old bus driver, who is listed in critical condition.Police say one of the SEPTA bus drivers rear-ended the other while both vehicles were occupied.
"Somebody yelled, 'whoa whoa' like they missed their stop or something. And I guess that made panic," recalled Robert West of the moments before the crash.Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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