Driver facing DUI charges after striking 16-year-old girl in Lawndale

Friday, June 17, 2016
LAWNDALE (WPVI) -- A driver is facing DUI charges after striking a 16-year-old girl in the Lawndale section of Philadelphia.

It happened around 8 p.m. Thursday at Rising Sun and Bleigh avenues.
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Police say the victim suffered a possible concussion and possible broken arm.

She is being treated at Aria-Torresdale Hospital.

The driver, who remained on the scene, was arrested and DUI charges are pending.

Police AID is investigating.



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