Driver Sought In Deadly August Hit-And-Run: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help identifying and locating the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run back in early August.

The fatal crash happened at about 12:11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5 on the 2000 block of West Hunting Park Avenue.

Police said the striking vehicle was heading east when it struck a woman who was in the road.

The vehicle drove off, and the woman was found unconscious in the road.

She was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she died from her injuries.

If you see this suspect, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect is asked to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 15-685-3180 or 215-686-3181.