PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 32-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday in the city’s 25th District, police said.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 1:44 a.m. on the 1200 block of Lehigh Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, a white Honda traveling westbound at a high rate of speed struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street from the north to the south side.
The impact of the crash threw the victim onto the vehicle and then into the westbound traffic lane, police said. Medics from the Philadelphia Fire Department responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene at 1:48 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Nafeece Acquil Jenkins, 32, of the 2300 block of West Jefferson Street. His family has been notified.
Shortly after the crash, police located the striking vehicle, a white Honda, abandoned in a lot on the 1200 block of Park Avenue. No driver was present at the scene.
Police searching for driver in hit-and-run case
Authorities are working to determine who was behind the wheel at the time of the collision. Investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and processing the vehicle for evidence.
As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been named. The investigation remains ongoing by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Accident Investigation Division.
Jenkins’ body was transported from the scene by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Police did not report any additional injuries in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information about the crash or the driver’s identity is urged to contact investigators.
