Crime & Safety

Man Killed In Germantown Hit-And-Run

Philadelphia Police are looking for the driver of a tow truck who struck and killed a man early Sunday on East Chelten and Ardleigh streets.

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Police said a tow truck driver ran a red light and crashed into the victim's vehicle, killing him.
Police said a tow truck driver ran a red light and crashed into the victim's vehicle, killing him. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities in Philadelphia are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in the city's Germantown section early Sunday.

The crash occurred at about 2 a.m. at East Chelten and Ardleigh streets in Germantown, Action News reports.

Police said a tow truck driver ran a red light and crashed into the victim's vehicle, killing him.

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Fox 29 reports the truck then hit a few other vehicles before the driver ran off.

Anyone who has information on the crash should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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