Crime & Safety

Woman Killed, Child Hurt In Center City Hit-And-Run: Reports

Police have a person of interest in custody in connection with Tuesday's deadly hit-and-run on Arch Street in Center City.

PHILADELPHIA — The victim of a hit-and-run in Center City Philadelphia has died and authorities have a person of interest in custody.

A 38-year-old woman died Wednesday after being struck at about 10 p.m. Tuesday on the 1300 block of Arch Street, Fox 29 reports.

Her 8-year-old child was also severely injured in the crash.

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Action News reports police found a person of interest and the striking vehicle, but it's unclear if charges have been filed.

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