PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 33-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the early hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The fatal crash occurred in the 24th District at the intersection of Lehigh Ave and Emerald St around 3:01 a.m.
According to the preliminary investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department, the victim was attempting to cross the street using the designated crosswalk when he was struck by a black SUV. The vehicle, which was traveling west on the 1900 block of Lehigh Ave, had disregarded a steady red signal.
The impact was such that the victim was dragged several hundred feet on the 1900 block of Lehigh Ave. The suspect then fled the scene at a high rate of speed, heading west on Lehigh Ave. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Medic #8 at 3:12 a.m.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is currently investigating this tragic incident. To date, the driver and the vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident have not been identified or located.
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for assistance in this case. Anyone with information about the crime or the suspect is requested to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or 3181, referencing ID# DC-23-24-075220.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the potentially fatal consequences of disregarding traffic laws. The Philadelphia Police Department officials are urging drivers to respect traffic signals and pedestrians’ right of way, especially in designated crosswalks, to prevent such incidents in the future.
Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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