Crime & Safety

Hit-And-Run Hurts Teen Walking To School In Philadelphia: Reports

A teenage boy walking to school Tuesday morning was hurt when a vehicle struck him then drove off.

PHILADELPHIA — A teenager was hurt in a hit-and-run while he was walking to school Tuesday morning in Philadelphia, according to reports.

The incident occurred at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday at Frankford Avenue and Clementine Street, Action News reports.

Struck was a 15-year-old boy, who was taken to St. Christopher's Hospital and is in stable condition, according to Fox 29.

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Authorities have not given a description of the striking vehicle.

Anyone who has information on the crash should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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