8 injured after driver strikes crowd of celebrating Eagles fans in Spring Garden neighborhood

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Spring Garden streets. Philly police said fractures were suffered, though none of the injuries were life-threatening.

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The scene of a crash at Broad and Spring Garden streets Jan. 26, 2025. (6abc/wpvi)

This story originally appeared on 6abc.

A total of eight people were injured after a car hit a crowd of people celebrating the Eagles’ NFC Championship win on Sunday night.

It happened just after 9:30 p.m. at Broad and Spring Garden streets in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia.

Police said some of the people who were injured suffered fractures. None of the injuries were said to be life-threatening.

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The striking vehicle was found in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue. Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated the silver Mercedes GLA250 that was involved.

The driver, 26-year-old Rebekah DeShields of Narberth, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody.

She is being charged with aggravated assault, driving without a license, simple assault, reckless driving and related offenses.

Philadelphia police said in a social media post that the crash does not appear to be intentional.

Crowds took to the streets after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship to win a trip to the Super Bowl.

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