Vehicle Sought In Deadly Late May Hit-And-Run

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia have released photos of the vehicle they said was involved in a deadly hit-and-run that killed a man in late May.

The crash occurred at 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on the 1800 block of East Torresdale Avenue, police said.

A 2016-2020 silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander was heading east on the 1800 block of Torresdale Avenue when it struck a pedestrian trying to cross the street, police said.

The vehicle sped off and was last seen going north on the 4000 block of Torresdale Avenue, according to police.

The victim, a 44-year-old man, was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:24 a.m. Thursday, May 30.

Police said the striking vehicle will have damage to the undercarriage and the left front wheel well liner.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash or the involved vehicle to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or call or text the department's tipline at 215-686-8477.