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Suspected DUI driver tries to run from police after critically hitting man in South Philly: officials
The 41-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz ran a red light before crashing into a Chevy Equinox near 10th Street and Packer Avenue, according to officials.
PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after police say a speeding driver caused a critical crash, then attempted to flee the scene late Saturday night.
The 41-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz ran a red light before crashing into a Chevy Equinox near 10th Street and Packer Avenue, according to officials.
An officer traffic post at the intersection witnessed the crash, and attempted to help both drivers.
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At one point, police say the striking driver tried to flee on foot. He was apprehended after a brief chase, and taken into custody for a suspected DUI and other charges.
The struck driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital in extremely critical condition.