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A Philadelphia Police officer died after being involved in a car crash Friday evening. A second officer is in extremely critical condition.



The accident happened at the intersection of 39th and Wallace Streets in the city's Belmont section.



According to police, the narcotics officers were in pursuit of a vehicle when they were struck by a white SUV.



A 30-year-old female officer was rushed to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, but later succumbed to her injuries.



A male officer was also rushed to HUP and is listed in extremely critical condition.



Sources said the officers were pursuing an alleged drunk driving suspect when they were struck by an SUV.



The alleged suspect, a 16-year-old, was also taken to HUP and is police custody.



The exact circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. This is a sad situation. RIP!