Vehicle In Hit-And-Run That Killed Girl, 14, Found: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia said they found the vehicle that struck and killed a teenage girl last week in West Philadelphia.

Dawn Watson, 14, was fatally struck by a vehicle at about 9:38 p.m. Thursday on the 6500 block of Haverford Avenue, police said.

She was crossing the street with her mother when she was struck by a vehicle speeding eastbound on Haverford Avenue, police said.

The striking vehicle drove off.

Watson was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m.

Police Monday said they found a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 they believe was the striking vehicle.

Authorities did not announce any arrests in connection with the incident, however.

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