Woman Critical, Two Children Struck by Hit and Run Driver in Philadelphia.

by Kristen Harrison-Oneal

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a passing vehicle Monday night shortly before 10 pm near 50th Street

Now, the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the driver and vehicle involved the incident.

According to police a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Nissan struck four people, critically injuring one as they walked through the crosswalk at the intersection of 50th Street and Haverford Avenue before fleeing the area.

Police said two children, ages 13 and 3, suffered bruises and abrasions. One adult female – 29 years of age, sustained a major injury to her left leg. PFD Medics transported the female to Presbyterian Hospital. The two children were transported to CHOP.

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The striking vehicle was last seen leaving the scene westbound on Haverford Avenue.

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Kristen Harrison-Oneal
Kristen Oneal is a freelance reporter and stay-at-home mom with experience writing her local chamber of commerce's monthly newsletter. She covers Philadelphia news and occasionally dabbles in human interest stories for Shore News Network.

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