Crime & Safety
2 Vehicles Sought In Hit-And-Run Of Boy, 3: Philadelphia Police
Philadelphia Police are asking for help identifying two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run that hurt a 3-year-old boy last week.
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia released a photo of a vehicle they said hit a toddler and drove off last week.
According to police, the vehicle above struck a 3-year-old boy who wandered into traffic at about 9 p.m. Thursday on at 33rd Street and Susquehanna Avenue.
The SUV was last seen in the area of 32nd and Diamond streets.
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Authorities believe the boy was hit by a second vehicle, a white pickup truck, after the first strike.
Neither vehicle stopped after strikes, police said.
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The boy was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he received treatment for his injuries and was later released.
If you see the vehicles, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip, dial 215-686-8477 or use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or 215-686-3181
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