Vehicle, driver sought after man dragged, killed trying to cross Kensington street: police
KENSINGTON - A brutal hit-and-run has claimed the life a 33-year-old man as Philadelphia police search for the suspected vehicle.
Police say an SUV ran a red light before hitting the victim in the crosswalk at Lehigh Avenue and Emerald Street around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
The vehicle then dragged the man at least 400 feet before fleeing the scene, according to authorities.
Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
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Police say parts of the suspected vehicle, possibly a black Escalade, were recovered.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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