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PHILADELPHIA, P.A. (KENSINGTON)
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A 33-year old pedestrian was reportedly struck and killed by a vehicle that kept going after the accident, in the Kensington section of the city early this morning.
A report from 6-ABC Action News said the incident happened as the victim was crossing East Lehigh Avenue near Emerald Street at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
According to police: the victim was dragged about 400 feet after being struck by the vehicle. The victim ended up closer to Jasper Street after being hit and dragged by the vehicle that kept going after striking the victim.
“More than likely, the person who stuck this 33-year old pedestrian knew they hit something. Knew they hit someone and to drag the body 400 feet and not even stop or pull over”, said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector, Scott Small.
Police said the vehicle involved was a dark-colored S.U.V., possibly a Cadillac Escalade.
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