Fatal two-car crash in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania investigated as homicide

On a Friday night in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a two-car crash occurred that has since been classified as a homicide. The incident took place around 9:48 p.m. on the I-95 North ramp to I-476 North. Initial reports indicated that a brown/dark gray 2010 Chevrolet Malibu was disabled, with its driver standing outside the vehicle when a gray 2010 Mazda5 collided with it. The Mazda5 had previously hit a concrete barrier and dragged itself for approximately a quarter of a mile before rear-ending the Malibu and its driver. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that the driver of the Mazda5, identified as 29-year-old Clinton Marin from Lansdowne, was pronounced dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound. The driver of the Malibu, 33-year-old Joshua Waltz from Odessa, Delaware, was found deceased underneath the Mazda5. The circumstances surrounding the gunshot wound and the crash have raised significant concerns, prompting the Pennsylvania State Police to seek dash cam footage or any video evidence from the public. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are treating the incident with utmost seriousness, given the implications of a homicide investigation. The tragic event has drawn attention to road safety and the potential dangers that can arise from vehicle breakdowns and subsequent accidents. As authorities continue to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the crash, the community is left in shock over the loss of life and the nature of the incident. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.