Driver Killed in Airborne Crash in Bensalem Township Tuesday

A motorist died Tuesday after speeding into oncoming traffic on Bristol Road after a domestic dispute and crashed into multiple vehicles, according to Bensalem Township police.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 4:48 p.m., officers from the Bensalem Township Police Department, along with personnel from Bensalem Fire Rescue and Bensalem EMS, responded to the intersection of Bristol Road and Chestnut Avenue for a report of a multi-vehicle crash involving serious injuries, police said.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a male driver deceased at the scene after being partially ejected from a Toyota RAV4 that had overturned during the crash, Sgt Glenn Vandergrift said.

The preliminary investigation, Vandergrift said,  indicates that the driver of the Toyota RAV4 was involved in a domestic-related incident in Lower Southampton Township prior to the crash.

The driver subsequently fled the area and was traveling eastbound on Bristol Road at a high rate of speed, police said.

Investigators believe the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic while attempting to pass another vehicle and struck a Hyundai Kona. The Toyota then became airborne, struck a Honda SUV and a Ford pickup truck, and ultimately rolled over. The driver suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Following the initial impact, the Hyundai Kona left the roadway and came to rest after striking a fence on Bristol Road.

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Bensalem Police said it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

According to a 6ABC.com report the motorist’s mother was on scene minutes after the crash. Witnesses who spoke to her, said he was 22 years-old. His identity is being withheld, police said. pending family notifications. The report shows a video clip of the speeding vehicle  crossing the center line, striking several cars, launching into the air, and rolling over.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to the incident is asked to contact the Bensalem Township Police Department at (215) 633-3719.