Crime & Safety
1 Killed, 2 Hurt In Philadelphia Hit-And-Run Sunday: Police
The driver of a Ford F-150 died following being partially ejected when his truck crashed after it was struck by a black Dodge Durango.
PHILADELPHIA — One person was killed and two other hurt in a hit-and-run crash on Roosevelt Boulevard Sunday morning, according to Philadelphia Police.
The crash happened at about 7:57 a.m. Sunday on the boulevard at Adams Avenue.
Police said a newer-model black Dodge Durango lost control and struck a 2002 Ford F-150, causing it to overturn.
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The driver of the Ford, Kelvin Williams, 57, of North 23rd Street, was partially ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.
Two passengers, ages 52 and 75, were taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center in stable condition.
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The Dodge fled the scene, according to police. The Dodge's driver and owner have not been identified.
Police said the Dodge had having heavily tinted windows and a tinted license plate cover.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 215-686-8477 or calling 911.
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