Man, 22, struck and killed by fleeing vehicle in North Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young man was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle Monday night in North Philadelphia.
The deadly crash happened near the intersection of North Broad Street and West Lehigh Avenue just after 8 p.m., according to police.
The 22-year-old pedestrian was taken to Temple University Hospital, where police say he died from his injuries.
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It's believed the vehicle involved in the crash, a blue Ford Mustang, was later found by police abandoned.
No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly crash.
On Tuesday, police identified the victim as Roland Darrel White of Philadelphia.
Authorities also say the driver who struck White allegedly also hit two other people and several cars while driving from Rivers Casino to North Philadelphia.