Police: 'Reckless' dirt bike slams into skateboarder, flees in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A dirt bike crash in North Philadelphia left a man in critical condition Sunday night.

Police say a speeding dirt bike was riding "recklessly" and doing wheelies when it drifted onto Front and Allegheny streets and hit a man riding a skateboard.

The dirt bike rider fled the scene after crashing into the pedestrian, according to police.

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The pedestrian was transported to Temple University Hospital where he is said the in critical condition.

Police are still looking to identify the suspect.