On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at approximately 11:54 p.m., a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred in the 24th District on the 1800 block of East Torresdale Avenue. The incident resulted in the fatality of the pedestrian. Investigators determined the following vehicle, a 2016-2020 silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander, was traveling east on the 1800 block of Torresdale Avenue when it struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the street. The vehicle then fled the scene on Torresdale Avenue at a high rate of speed and was last seen traveling north on the 4000 block of Torresdale Avenue. The vehicle will have damage to the undercarriage and the left front wheel well liner. Responding PFD medics transported the pedestrian, a 44-year-old Black male, to Temple University Hospital. The victim was pronounced deceased at 12:24 a.m.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is actively investigating this incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash or the involved vehicle to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or call/text the PPD’s tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Wanted: Suspect for a Fatal Auto vs Pedestrian in the 24th District
