HARRISBURG, PA – On Saturday, July 8th, at approximately 9:00 PM, the Harrisburg Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of South 17th Street. According to witnesses, the vehicle involved in the collision fled the scene. Upon arrival, both police and emergency medical services attempted to provide aid to the adult male victim. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced deceased.
Officers conducted a thorough search of the area for surveillance footage and were able to obtain images of the suspected striking vehicle, which have been attached to the case file. Based on preliminary investigations, the Harrisburg Police Department has tentatively identified the vehicle as a dark-colored 2005-2006 BMW X5 SUV. A stock image of the suspected make and model has also been included for reference. It is important to note that the actual striking vehicle should have significant front and grille damage. The vehicle was last seen heading east on Derry Street after the collision.
