PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 17-year-old male riding a skateboarder was struck by a speeding motorcycle, allegedly doing wheelies, according to police on Sunday. Now, that teen is in critical condition and the driver of the bike fled the scene.
“In an effort to locate and identify the dirt bike operator, the Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help,” police said today.
Sunday night, at around 10:30 PM, the Philadelphia Police Department said the driver was doing wheelies on the highway while traveling eastbound on Allegheny Avenue when it came in contact with the young male victim, a pedestrian on a skateboard traveling westbound.
The victim a 17-year-old male was transported by Medic 8 to Temple Hospital in extremely critical condition.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect please contact:
Accident Investigation Division:
215-685-3184