Philadelphia, PA – A Friday evening collision in West Philadelphia claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman after she was struck by a car that fled the scene, police said.
Deadly crash on Lancaster Avenue
At about 5:20 p.m., investigators say a black Infiniti with a Delaware paper tag was traveling east on Lancaster Avenue when it struck the woman near 54th Street. After the impact, the car reversed down Lancaster Avenue before fleeing south.
The driver later dropped off a female passenger at a pizza shop near 56th Street and Girard Avenue before continuing on. Medics rushed the victim to Lankenau Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 5:52 p.m.
Police searching for suspect vehicle
The striking vehicle is described as a black Infiniti with front-end damage. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle to contact investigators as the search intensifies.
The incident remains under active investigation in the 19th District, with updates expected as police track down leads in the fatal hit-and-run.
Key Points
- A 77-year-old woman was struck and killed at 54th Street and Lancaster Avenue on Friday evening.
- The driver of a black Infiniti with Delaware paper tags fled after the crash, dropping off a passenger nearby.
- Police are asking for help locating the Infiniti, which has noticeable front-end damage.
West Philadelphia residents are left shaken as police hunt for the driver who sped away.