Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Woman Seriously Hurt: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help finding the driver who struck a woman then left her back in early October 2024.

The hit-and-run happened at about 8:44 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024 at Bustleton Avenue and Stanwood Street.

Policed said the victim, a 47-year-old woman, was struck in the crosswalk by a gray 2010 to 2012 Honda Civic.

After striking the woman, the driver got out of the Honda, pulled the victim out of the street, then left before emergency responders arrived.

The woman suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash.

Police described the suspect as a man, 20 to 30 years old, who was wearing eyeglasses, a red hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and red, white and black sneakers.

The striking vehicle has a missing right front hubcap and a rust spot on the rear trunk lid. It was bearing a temporary Pennsylvania license plate reading 4691-731.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately. 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 215-685-3180 or 215-686-3181.