Philadelphia police seek minivan after hit-and-run crash leaves 3 people injured

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Philadelphia police seek minivan after hit-and-run crash leaves 3 people injured
Philadelphia police seek minivan after hit-and-run crash leaves 3 people injured

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Three people were injured in a hit-and-run crash on Monday night in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia, leaving one of them in critical condition.

The crash happened around 9:11 p.m. at the intersection of B and Venango streets.

Investigators say the driver of a dark-colored minivan with logos on the side went around a stopped vehicle on B Street and struck the pedestrians.

The driver of the minivan then fled the scene, continuing southbound on B Street.

A 56-year-old woman was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition with head trauma and internal injuries.

Two other victims, a 59-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, suffered wrist injuries and were last reported to be hospitalized in stable condition.

"To strike one person in a hit-and-run is unconscionable, but to strike three people and just keep going - it's exceptionally callous," said Capt. Robert Heinzeroth of the Philadelphia Police Department's Crash Investigation Division.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (215) 685-3180.