Driver charged after allegedly striking, killing Philadelphia father with SUV intentionally
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have arrested a suspect who is accused of intentionally hitting a Philadelphia father with his car a week ago in Port Richmond.
Investigators allege that 29-year-old Michael Colgan was behind the wheel of a white Cadillac SUV that ran down 40-year-old Jason Panas and another man on the 3200 block of Cedar Street.
Panas suffered head trauma and multiple abrasions and died at Temple University Hospital, according to police.
A 280year-old man who was also struck told police that Panas had an argument with people inside the Cadillac shortly before the deadly hit-and-run.
Michael Colgan is facing murder and attempted murder charges in the hit-and-run death of Jason Panas.
Panas was a husband and father of three children. Family members said he was walking to get cigarettes when the deadly hit-and-run happened.
Colgan is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and related offenses.
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