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Pedestrian fighting for his life after hit-and-run in North Philly
A hit-and-run crash critically injures a 25-year-old man in North Philly and police are searching for the driver.
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Another Philadelphia hit-and-run crash has left a 25-year-old man in critical condition.
The scene unfolded on the 900 block of Watts Street, in North Philly, early Saturday, a little before 3 a.m.
Officials say the victim was trying to cross the street when someone driving southbound on Watts, in a white vehicle, possibly a Jeep, hit him.
That driver then took off, police say, at a high rate of speed, towards Parrish Street.
The victim was rushed to Temple University Hospital, suffering with critical injuries, including internal bleeding and a skull fracture.
Anyone with any information about the crash, the vehicle or the driver is urged to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or call or text the PPD's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).