Vehicle found after hit-and-run leaves 60-year-old man dead in North Philadelphia

Police are searching for a driver they say left a man for dead on a street in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.

What we know:

A 60-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue just after midnight.

He was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police say a dark SUV was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck the man who was attempting to cross the street against a red light. 

The vehicle fled the scene, but was recovered unoccupied on the 2000 block of Beach Street Monday afternoon.

What we don't know:

The driver's whereabout are still unknown, and a possible description has yet to be released.

The investigation remains active and is being led by the Crash Investigation Division.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3181. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.

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