Man fatally struck by car while attempting to crossing street in South Philly, police say
CENTER CITY - Authorities say a man who was attempting to cross the street was fatally struck by a car Thursday night in South Philadelphia.
The incident happened near the intersection of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Reed Street just before 9 p.m.
Investigators say a 34-year-old man was crossing the street ahead of oncoming traffic. The man realized that he did not have enough time to cross and tried to run back to the sidewalk when a Black Pontiac Grand Prix struck him.
The driver, a 28-year-old man, remained on scene. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital with minor injuries.
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