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Police: Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected Into Oncoming Traffic, Struck In Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a motorcyclist was killed in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night after he struck the back of a car, was ejected into oncoming traffic and was struck by several vehicles. It happened on the 3300 block of Woodhaven Road just before 7 p.m.

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Police say the man was traveling westbound on Woodhaven Road when he struck the back of a car and was ejected into the eastbound lanes, where he was struck by several vehicles traveling eastbound.

The man was pronounced dead on scene at 7:20 p.m.

Additionally, police say a woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Woodhaven Road is closed in both directions as police remain on scene.

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