Man killed in hit-and-run in Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia

Police say the vehicle fled the scene after striking the 47-year-old victim.
Sunday, April 23, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday.

Officials say the incident happened just after 2 a.m. on the 5600 block of North Mascher Street in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia.
[Ads /]
A vehicle was traveling southbound when it struck a pedestrian who was standing outside of a car that was double-parked on the street.

Police say the vehicle fled the scene after striking the 47-year-old victim. It continued down Mascher Street before heading east on Wentz Street.

Emergency crews transported the victim to Einstein Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
[Ads /]
The scene was held and no arrests have been made, police say.

Police believe the car involved in the incident may have been a white or silver BMW SUV.
Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.