Driver sought after a woman is killed in North Philadelphia hit-and-run, police say
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are seeking the driver after they say a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene early Saturday morning.
The victim, identified as 26-year-old LesMarie Velazquez, was reportedly crossing at Whitaker Avenue and Luzerne Street when she was hit by a vehicle around 2:55 a.m.
Philadelphia Police are searching for this vehicle at Whitaker Ave. & Luzerne St. which resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
She was transported to Temple University Hospital by medics, where she was initially listed in extremely critical condition. She succumbed to her injuries and died a few hours later.
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Philadelphia Police are searching for this vehicle at Whitaker Ave. & Luzerne St. which resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Police say the vehicle, described as a silver or gray sedan, drove off after hitting the woman.
An investigation is underway as police search for the driver and the vehicle, which has probable right front side damage and, possibly, damage to the windshield.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477), call the Accident Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or 3181 or call 911.