Family, Advocates Plead For Information, Safer Streets After Philadelphia Cyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run

CBS Philadelphia

September 3, 2025

The family of a 67-year-old bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash in Fairmount Park Tuesday morning is pleading with the public for help. They're asking anyone who witnessed the deadly collision on Belmont Avenue near Avenue of the Republic to contact Philadelphia police immediately.

Investigators believe two cars, a black Dodge Charger and a black Chrysler, were speeding through the busy intersection when one of them hit the victim.

Chris Gale, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, which advocates for safer streets and cycling infrastructure, said the crash underscores the urgent need for safer street design.

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