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A Philadelphia man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after fleeing the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 and jumping off a bridge in an apparent attempt to evade authorities, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Troopers responded to the southbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 31.5 between the Academy Road and Cottman Ave. exits in Northeast Philadelphia around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday for reports of an overturned crash involving two vehicles.
While en route, witnesses informed police that one of the drivers had fled the scene on foot and leapt from the bridge.
Troopers arriving at the crash site conducted a search of the surrounding area and located the suspect underneath the bridge. He matched the description provided by witnesses and appeared to have suffered a broken left leg and ankle from the fall, police said.
The driver was identified as Jigar N. Parekh, of Philadelphia. Authorities said Parekh showed multiple signs of drug impairment at the time of his arrest.
He was taken into custody without incident and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Charges are expected to be filed pending further investigation.
