Pedestrian critically injured after being struck in Center City

Investigators say the driver could not initially stop the vehicle.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman was severely injured after she was struck by a car in Center City.

The Action Cam was at the scene near the intersection of Broad and Lombard streets.
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Police say the crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Saturday.

The woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
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Investigators say the driver could not initially stop the vehicle.

The driver told police that the brakes failed when they tried to stop. The vehicle travelled a short distance before the driver was able to stop the car.

The driver remained on scene until police arrived.
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