It happened on Tuesday night at Aramingo Avenue and Ann Street shortly after 11 p.m. in the Port Richmond section of the city.
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Surveillance video shows 69-year-old James Panno crossing the street when he was struck by a car.
He was rushed to an area hospital where he died a short time later.
Police say the driver called 911 but left once paramedics arrived.
Action News spoke with Panno's widow, who says she hopes the driver comes forward.
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"It'll solve what happened to him, because right now I don't know anything," said Donnamarie Panno. "I've known him all my life, you know, he was a hard-working man, worked every single day."
Police have not released a description of the driver or the car involved in the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia police.