A one-car crash near Franklin Mills Road on Wednesday night claimed the lives of two teenagers and a 20 year-old.

Law enforcement believes the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when the vehicle hit a curb and flipped several times. The 20 year-old driver and his 18 year-old friend, a recent graduate of Northeast Philadelphia High School, were both thrown from the vehicle and were not wearing seatbelts. The other passenger, a 15 year-old girl, was trapped inside and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

A witness estimated the car was traveling at least 70 to 75 mph before the driver lost control. Investigators are awaiting toxicology results to determine if alcohol was also a factor in the crash.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young victims.

Earlier this month, a two-car accident in Quincy Township left 5 people injured.  According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred at the intersection of Pa. 316 and Clay Hill Road and involved a 1995 Dodge pickup truck and a 2007 Ford pickup truck.

Police reports say that the two vehicle collided after the Dodge had to swerve to avoid hitting the Ford as it pulled into the intersection.  The driver of the Ford is said to have pulled out into the path of the Dodge.

After colliding, the Dodge pickup truck overturned and ran into a guardrail along the roadway.  The truck then rolled multiple times.  The three adults and two children in the truck all suffered moderate injuries.

If you or someone you love is injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, contact the Philadelphia car accident lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 and set up an appointment to meet with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys.