In a peculiar incident earlier today, a Range Rover ended up submerged in the Schuylkill River after an intimate encounter between a couple went awry. The couple was reportedly making out on Kelly Drive near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge in Fairmount Park when they accidentally shifted their vehicle into gear at around 4:25 a.m. This led to their vehicle plunging into the river, according to police statements obtained by 6abc.
A similar event unfolded just a short distance away, near the Columbia Bridge around 4:45 a.m., where another vehicle found its way into the river. A man and woman engaging in sexual activity in the backseat led to the woman accidentally disengaging the gear, as reported by FOX 5 New York. The vehicle then rolled into the water, although both occupants managed to escape unharmed.
These bizarre happenings highlight a string of incidents involving vehicles meeting the Schuylkill River up close and personal. On August 16, another car was pulled from the river along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge. At the time, police reported that no driver or passengers were found in the area. CBS News Philadelphia relayed details of the more recent accidents and confirmed that no injuries were reported and all people involved in the most recent incident made it out without needing hospitalization.
While emergency services, including multiple vehicles and a tow truck, were quick to respond to the scene, the Philadelphia Police Department has indicated that no charges are pending as a result of the latest soggy blunder. The underwater glow of the Range Rover's headlights, captured in overnight video footage, marked another reminder of the unexpected turns a thrilling night can take. Traffic on Kelly Drive remained open post-incident.
