Hit-And-Run Under Investigation By Bensalem Police

Bensalem Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian that was reported early Monday morning.

According to police, officers responded to the 1600 block of Brown Ave to investigate a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian around 12:15 a.m. that day.

“Upon police arrival, a white male in his twenties, wearing khaki pants and a green plaid shirt, was found lying in the roadway in front of 1632 Brown Ave,” Bensalem Police said.

The man’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a car, according to police.

Police believe the man was walking east on Brown Ave when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the same direction. The vehicle involved in this crash should have moderate damage to the front hood, fenders and possibly the windshield area, police said.

This investigation is on-going and detectives are asking anyone that may have information regarding the accident, or the pedestrian walking prior to the accident, to contact them at 215-633-3719.