UPDATE: THIRD VICTIM SUSCUMBS TO INJURIES FROM FATAL ACCIDENT WITH FIRE
UPDATE ON ACCIDENT:
Accident claims third victim. Fred Pileggi suffered critical injuries in the fire and has also died.
On February 23, 2020 at 0318 hours, the rear passenger, Patricia Moldovan, passed away at Temple University Hospital from her injuries sustained in the traffic crash that occurred on February 21, 2020. Moldovan was 82 years of age. The driver, Fred Pileggi, is still being treated at Temple University and in critical condition at this time
On February 21, 2020 at approximately 8:23 pm, officer's from the Falls Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of the Commons at Fallsington Apartment Complex for a report of a single vehicle traffic crash. Initial reports were that a vehicle had crashed into a pole and was now on fire.
Upon arrival of responding officer's, they found a 2007 Honda mini van engulfed in flames, and it was not known if all the occupants were out. The driver, Fred Pileggi and two of his passengers were eventually located. The driver had suffered burns to his upper body area and was initially taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for medical treatment. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, he was then taken to Temple University Hospital for further treatment. The second passenger, Patricia Moldovan, was flown to Temple University Hospital with burns over 80% of her body and is currently in critical condition. The third passenger, Angela Stanton, was not injured and was released from the scene. The fourth passenger, Rita Pileggi, was trapped inside the vehicle and did not survive. Units from the Falls Township and Morrisville Fire Departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
Initial investigation shows the 2007 Honda was traveling southbound on Lincoln Highway towards Woolston Drive, coming from the Elk's Lodge in Morrisville Boro. As the Honda passed through the intersection, it struck the center median and a traffic sign. The Honda then caught fire, continued down Woolston Drive, as it left a trail of fuel behind. The Honda eventually came to a stop at the intersection with Makefield Road. Anyone with information regarding this traffic crash is asked to contact Ofc Jeff Rhodunda, (215) 949-9100 ext #442 or j.rhodunda@fallstwp.com.
