Police: Man, 2 girls injured in West Philadelphia hit-and-run
Police: Man, 2 girls injured in West Philadelphia hit-and-run
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who they believe struck a man and two children, 3 and 5, Friday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Police found the car abandoned blocks away from the crash and shared a photo of the person suspected of being behind the wheel.
WEST PHILADELPHIA - A man and two children were hospitalized after police say they were struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of 56th and Vine streets around noon.
Police said two girls, ages 5 and 3, sustained "bodily injuries" in the crash. A 43-year-old man suffered non-fatal injuries to his head and hip, according to police.
Authorities say the 5-year-old girl was taken to Mercy Hospital by a private vehicle and airlifted to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in critical condition.
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The younger child and man are said to be in stable condition.
Police believe the striking vehicle fled the scene of the crash and was found abandoned blocks away near the intersection of 53rd and Race streets.
Authorities described the driver as a Black man in his 50s wearing a white t-shirt with dark lettering and tan pants. He was last seen heading east on Race Street from 53rd Street.
The department shared a screenshot of security camera footage that they believe shows the driver walking away from the vehicle used in the crash.
Anyone with information on the incident should call police immediately.