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Child struck in Kensington hit-and-run: police
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a child was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Tuesday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a vehicle fled the scene after hitting a 14-year-old boy, who was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning.
The alleged hit-and-run happened in a posted school zone near Frankford Avenue and Clementine Street just before 8 a.m.
Police say school zone lights were flashing when the driver struck the teen as he crossed the street.
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The driver initially stopped to get out of their vehicle, but then drove off, according to authorities.
The teen was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Police say they recovered the suspected vehicle and have a person of interest in custody. No further details have been released.