Scene of the crash in west goshen township, annie. Reporter and sarah and walter we have learn that the driver of that tractor trailer , was hospitalized, with a head injury. Were learning new details about that crash. We are told that the investigation is still ongoing we are also learning more about the victim, were told he he was well regarded in political circles and the community. The fiery crash happened on busy route 202 just after 12 30 saturday afternoon, a tractor trailer traveling northbound, carrying frozen turkies collided with 38 yearold adam swopes vehicle when the tractor trailer, overturn and fell in the southbound 202 lanes. In total, police say at least nine vehicles including the tractor trailer were involved. Friend whose did not want to talk on camera say swope was well regarded in political circumstance unless Chester County working as a Campaign Manager on several races. He was in route to West Chester University to watch a championship game, a friend was with him, the friend survived. Among the numerous comments on social media today, the mayor of the Downingtown Josh Maxwell tweeted this saying in party will miss adam because in this world of politics he stood out as someone genuine, motivated, most by improving his community. Kathy, Chester Countys commissioner and Lieutenant Governor candidate, said this about her long time Campaign Manager in part, he worked tirelessly to elect democrats in Chester County and was beyond thrilled to be a part of the history we made in 2017. And several people were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries tonight. The Chester County District Attorneys Office telling thaws they still to have wait for down loaded black box recordings, driver logs and to get blood results back as part of the investigation, west Goshen Township Police are asking anybody with any fur or video from around the time of that crash to please send it over to them. Reporting live, from west goshen township, Annie Mccormack for channel six action news. Back to you. Thank you. Turning to accu weather now it was a bit warmer today then yesterday, but still the temperatures were below normal some rain is moving in, later and with the cold, Colder Weather that could mean a lit built of freeze range to the north. Meteorologist Melissa Magee has a first check of the accu weather forecast, melissa. Certainly another cold start across the delaware and Lehigh Valleys and we will hit a record to the north of philadelphia, so morning low temperatures in the poconos, only in the teens and at 19, we will tied the record at trenton this morning, close to record territory for allentown and wilmington, philadelphia coming in this morning with a number of 31. Temperatures did rebound this afternoon but still, below average, the high today 47, right now we are coming in at 43 in the city. Fortyone allentown and reading. Freezing mark in the poconos. Thirtytwo dover. Dover 40. At the coast in beach haven in the lower 40s. Looking at 24 hour temperature change it is more tolerable then this same time yesterday. 5 degrees warmer in the sit then it was yesterday. 8 degrees warmer in reading then it was just 24 hours ago. Heres a change that were tracking Storm Tracker six live double scan radar 3d showing awe lot of moisture across the great lakes and, ohio valley a lot of this will lift off to the north. What we are tracking is still starting to develop, out across kentucky, and tennessee , and west virginia, it is going to move our way from the southwest to northeasterly direction. It is really starting to under achieve, west of the appalachians. We will track light precipitation early tomorrow morning what to expect . Another cold november night on the way. Light rain, drizzle, monday morning with temperatures close to the freezing mark north and west there could be mixed precipitation before it moves on out and turning milder later this week we will take a closer look with the full, exclusive accu weather forecast, now back over to you all right, melissa. Be sure to tune into action news tomorrow morning start agent 4 30 a. M. For very latest forecast, as well as a traffic and transit information that you need to start your day. New at 6 00 a heart break ing loss for a Delaware Little League team after a fire destroyed their concession stand, and loss of 50,000 for the team. The fire broke out just before 3 00 a. M. At the stanton new port Little League complex on limestone road. The building is a total loss but thankfully no one was hurt state fire investigators are still trying to pinpoint a cause. A 27 yearold man has been arrested in connection with the deadly double shooting in philadelphias hunting park section. Police say suspect got in the argument that ended with him shooting a 39 yearold man across the street from the a lounge and social club along the 4200 block of mccallister street at 4 00 oclock this morning. The victim later died at temple hospital. Twentyfour yearold man was also shot that victim was shot twice in the neck in word on his condition at this hour, a Security Guard at a club was able to shoot suspect in the leg and arrested a short time later. No arrests have been made so far in the wake of the shooting in delaware county, the shots were fired at 2 00 this morning outside of a boots and bonnet town end on 1500 block of towns event street in chester. He was shot twice in the chest he was taken to crozerchester hospital where he died a short time later. In a show of love and support dozens of people gather outside st. Lukes hospital in bethlehem this afternoon in honor have Pennsylvania State trooper set h kelly. That is right he was shot during a traffic stop in Northampton County last week and still receiving care. Action News Reporter bob brooks has the story. Reporter gathering you see is a sign of many things like respect and honor just to name a few. Dozens of local Fire Department trucks and e ms crews gathered to ride by st. Lukes hospital to support wounded Pennsylvania State Police Trooper corporal, seth kelly. It all started with the facebook powe by lower mount bethel lieutenant bob comer. This is just a way to tell them that we are behind them all the way to make sure he recovers 100 percent report through this. Reporter First Responders had to do something for Corporal Kelly. Were just, wanting to tell them to say hey we are here and we support you. Reporter when those trucks and crews went by the hospital they did in fact remain silent it was a quiet, show of support. The street was line with a few neighbors who also wanted to wish corporal well. We are all praying for you to get well and to walk again and to go home tour family. Reporter it was last Tuesday Morning when corporal kill ways shot three times in plainfield township on route 33. He was responding to help backup fellow trooper ryan for a dui arrest but it didnt go well. Police described a knock down drag out violent fight between suspect and troopers. Then a gunfight between them would break out and kelly would be shot three times. Suspect, 22year old daniel c lary would be shot and drove himself to the hospital and that is where remains under guard until he can be taken to jail. If he could watch the newscast what would you tell him, what would you tell his family. I wish him a speedy recovery and i think he is a hero. Reporter we were told Corporal Kelly was move to the Vantage Point to see the procession as it went by and also the good news is throughout the week he has had a couple surgeries where were hearing his condition is steadily improving. Reporting from bethlehem, bob brooks, channel six, action news. The search for a missing service dog continues today, in delaware, search party launched drones to looker to the dog named avi who disappeared three weeks ago. Avi is mobility animal helping a wounded army vet, and action News Reporter Christie Ileto reports that his owners are desperately holding out hope that avi will be found. A group of people offered to bring their drones. They wanted to try to spot him from up there. Reporter army veteran laurie and her husband guy have been searching their newark delaware neighborhood for their missing service dog. They brought it together when he returned from afghanistan a vi a gray colored Golden Doodle is a maine built dog and helps her cope with ptsd. Last month he suffered a seizure and scared him so much , he took off running away from the home and hasnt been seen ever since. We have had a lot of sight goes, one of problems we are having is trying to, real sightings from false sights. Reporter retired Army Sergeant admits they have in the come close to getting him back. Thanks for delivering these for me. We were hope wore getting close. We need people who are just aware of their surroundings and if they notice him to call , but not, you know call him, call us. Reporter Christie Ileto for channel six action news. Still to come on action news a local Church Honors some men and women who served our nation with a special mass we will take through. An amazing event how hundreds of people gave up their sunday to make sure children entering foster care has comforts of home. Bye week forbidder but there is still plenty to talk about in sports, Jeff Skversky joins us when action news comes right back. Running a Small Business is demanding. And thats why Small Business owners need more. Like internet thats up to the challenge. The gigspeed network from comcast business gives you more. With speeds up to 20 times faster than the average. That means powering more devices, more video conferencing, and more downloads in seconds, not minutes. Get fast internet and add phone and tv for only 24. 90 more per month. Comcast is building americas largest gigspeed network to give Small Businesses more. Call 18005016000 today. Saint Williams Church in lawncrest honored veteran. They dedicated noon time mass to the men and women serving in uniform. Hade been a long standing tradition at saint williams on a sunday close toes veterans day. Many came with their families, or took part in the mass. Hundreds filled the chase center in wilmington to give their time and love to children in need. They helped kind to kid foundation, make and organize items for its blue duffles. Kid enter foster care in delaware received a duffle with the teddy bear, snugly fleece throw and other comfort items as a small way to show these kid someone cares. Philadelphia school reached out to help neighbors in need today there were long lines outside Friends Select School in center city for winter coat give away. Recipients include homeless and some families going through some rough, tough times, all were grateful to get extra protection against the winter cold. There was more help for home less in center city today for seventh year in a row helping hands event offered clothing, food, other winter gear to help home less for the winter to come. Dozens of organizations with businesses donated supplies, and time. Scouts and other teens joined in serving up hot food. Literary tradition toned this afternoon in bucks county catherine made her debut as bucks county ace 2017 poet lauerate. Fortyfirst poet for the county which has oldest such program in pennsylvania. Several other poets including last years poet did readings at Bucks County Community college. Ninth annual lemon run philadelphia 5k run walk was held in Fairmount Park this morning. The event hosted by Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation brings athletes of all ages and abilities together. They had a Common Mission to support battle against childhood cancer. Reports, with stroller and dog friendly, so entire families could participate. There was even a kid dash for smaller athletes. Despite the chilly weather hundreds of people, laced up their shoes for this event. Memorabilia from a hallow philadelphia sports arena was on sale, today and in king of prussia lockers, scoreboard and signs from the villanova pavilion were all there waiting for wildcats fans. Two grad bought contents of the arena being ren nateed and they are selling it mostly on line. Long time Ticket Holders mike, and his wife, were thrilled to buy a chunk, of the bleachers. What do you do with that, put your your backyard. Remember they won a national championship. You have to remember that. Yes. Well, arcidiacono locker. Yes. Yes. Ryan arcidiacono. Dont you want his locker in your house. Sure. A lot of people will want carson wentz locker. Yes. Eagles football even though they are not playing, the bird , better rest up, a tough stretch ahead, carson wentz, did not spend the day in the field but in the field hunting wentz and eagles are back to work tomorrow returning from the bye week and the playoff hunt, bird have cowboys next sunday night and jaylen mills sounds ready. It starts, first with the offensive line. Regardless of, you know, whoever in their running back, with zeke and those guys, they are a hard team to stop. Ducis is smart. We are ready to get back into business and get back to work for sure. Mills eagles corner looking sharp on the nfl network to day he doesnt need make up, come on. Cowboys chasing eagles playing their first game without Ezekiel Elliott in atlanta right now dallas is down by 10, to the falcons, vikings are on the eagles tail as well. Check out, teddy bridgewater on the sidelines. He gets emotional. Active for the First Time Since that devastating knee injury which started Sam Bradfords eagles trade. Vikings redskins what a catch. Maurice harris, got it. His first game, take another look, 36yard score, harris was on the practice squad, yesterday. And then get this vikings quarterback, case keenan to a touchdown, they go on to win 3830. They have won five straight. Bad day for Sean Mcdermott and bills, saints run for 300 yard, mark ingram scores three times. How about this he jumps in the stand, and the mafia does not like this. He gets beer forced on him. They have a 4710 win. Tied for eagles for longer streak in the nfl. Saints are marching, straight, ahead for your eagles at seventwo. Heres where things currently stan in the nfc standings. Eagles are on top with the best record, and seven games left, four are against teams about a winning record including two against cowboys, and we will have more coming up on sports sunday at 11 45. Sixers big man joel embiid , talk a big game last night before playing the defending champions but talk is cheap, embiid not only shut out last night but trash talking, backfired, kevin durant, got fired up over it, embiid, scored only 12 points and gets in a little bit of the warrior star. Kevin durant said this guy can motivate him. Guess what . Durant went off. He scored 29 points in threequarters while embiid and ben simmons combine for only 25 and turnovers. Listen to what durant said about joe joe. He talks a lot of bleep himself. I needed some energy so i knew , if i, if i threw a couple word at him he would hype me up. It was fun. That is my guy. A nice chat. It is wild. Flyers have already been shut out this season four times, including last night against minute so the a they berth have a short memory. Flyers get them again tuesday on the road. Flyers coach dave hakstol says he will not overreact based on last nights loss to the wild, they are among best teams in hockey at limiting goals. Flyers believe in that ability to score, even though they did in the score a single goal last night, flyers say they ran into a tough match up defensively. It is really boring game. They just play a sit back system. They bring the puck in, chip in, and it is just back and forth. Those are type of teams that you will run into. They just play a boring game, how does that sit with the flyers coming up when they face them in a couple days. All right, jeff, thank you. Still to come, on action news a chilly and now rainy night heading our way. Last look right here there sky six over dilworth park where folks are enjoying this crisp evening on the rothman ice rink. We will check your forecast when we come right back. I work overtime when i can get it. I need my blood sugar to stay in control. Weekends are my time. 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Ask your Health Care Provider if youre tresiba® ready. Covered by most insurance and medicare plans. Tresiba® ready melissa has another check of the accu Weather Information cost looking ahead to a little bit of rain overnight. Light rain overnight and early tomorrow morning but concern is how quickly does that move in. Temperatures north and west are slightly, hovering around freezing mark. We will talk about the details and show you sky six live in h d at city hall, you can see a tree, already looks, holiday lights on it. It that is time of the year, or is it . We are getting closer and closer thanksgiving is next week and then christmas and rest of the holidays right around the corner. Heres a picture outside sky six live hd from center city camera looking at sky line here. We have lots of cloud around for rest of tonight as we are tracking moisture from the southwest to northeasterly direction. Storm tracker six live double scan radar we will see a lot of that precipitation still north and west of the delaware and Lehigh Valleys, moving in harrisburg right now just to the south of gettysburg and moisture well to the south of baltimore. We will track some light rain on the way, early tomorrow morning, for that commute. Otherwise temperatures are a little bit better this evening then they were yesterday. Todays high 47. Right now we are coming in at 43 in the city. Fortyone allentown and reading. Down in dover 40. Coast in beach haven we are coming in at 43. Heres big picture looking at Satellite Six with action radar you can see included will slowly start to build in and thicken across the region. We are tracking moisture in the great lakes and ohio valley. Bulk of this ride off to our north but we will widen out picture here because we are tracking some light rain right now trying to get its act together across kentucky, tennessee and west virginia. This will move our way from the southwest to northeasterly direction early tomorrow morning. So for rest of tonight lots of cloud around and we are tracking that rain after midnight and closer to dawn. We will drop down to 29 in the suburbs. That is a concern north and west and 35 degrees in philadelphia for overnight low we will time out precipitation for you future tracker six showing 4 00 in the morning rain knocking on the door there in philadelphia but already light rain for wilmington and dover. We have froze this. 4 00 a. M. Freezing. Temperatures will be at that number and there in lancaster. Is there a concern with some light flurries, frozen precipitation north and west mainly in the Lehigh Valley up through poconos but 95 corridor 6 00 in the morning and points south ande light rain and drizzle. This moisture moves off and on and off shore and by lunchtime cloud will than braking for sunshine. We will talk what we can expect precipitation arrives close to dawn light rain on i95 metro area and points to the south ande, temperatures however will be hovering close to 32 Degrees North and west. That is why there could be flurries around, some frozen precipitation, freezing drizzle for Lehigh Valley and poconos watching out for slippery spots. It just depend on the timing of the precipitation running in the cold air. Exclusive accu weather seven day forecast showing you early rain tomorrow, turning sunny, high of 51. Tuesday mostly sunny high of 51 for a high. Sunshine, cloud on wednesday, 54, milder on thursday at 57, sun around on friday and then rain at night 51 and 57 saturday chilly next sunday guys. Precipitation in the morning and then we will dry out. Thanks, melissa. Finally if you have not seen the monmouth sized sculpture along Schuylkill River trail you have a few hours left. After five months on display 40foot sculpture known as big bling will be removed to the piece was create by artist martin and called interest for likeness and it is abstract and animallike. World news sunday is next here on channel six. Dont miss action news at 10 on phl17 tonight. Then we are back here on six abc at 11 00. For Melissa Magee, Jeff Skversky, walter perez and the entire Action News Team im sarah bloomquist. We will see you right back here at 11 00 oclock. Tonight dangerous diplomacy. President trump facetoface with the controversial leader of the philippines. The president with growing backlash back home about his comments about vladimir putin, the u. S. Election and calling kim jongun short and fat. Not backing down roy moore taking aim at his accusers claiming hes the victim of a conspiracy. Tonight what his former coworker is saying about his dating habits decades ago. Under investigation. Prosecutors planning to meet with one of Kevin Spaceys accusers. 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