Crime & Safety
Driver, Vehicle Sought In Deadly Wednesday Hit-And-Run: Philly Police
A 44-year-old man died after he was struck by a what police believe was a Mitsubishi Outlander just before midnight Wednesday, police said.
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are looking for a vehicle that struck and killed a man late Wednesday.
The fatal hit-and-run occurred at about 11:58 p.m. on the 1800 block of East Torresdale Avenue.
Police said a 44-year-old man was struck by what police believe was a silver or white 2016 to 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander as he was crossing the street in the middle of the block. The vehicle may have damage to the front bumper and driver side wheel well.
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The vehicle drove off after the crash, police said.
The man was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 12:24 a.m. Thursday.
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Authorities urge anyone with information about the crash or the involved vehicle to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or call/text the police department's tip line at 215-686-8477.
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