Teen bicyclist struck and killed in Hunting Park identified

HUNTING PARK (WPVI) -- Police have identified the teenage boy struck and killed while riding his bicycle Sunday afternoon in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.

17-year-old Tyrone Alexander Tillman of the 1900 block of East Atlantic Street had completed his junior year at Edison High School and was planning to attend as a senior this fall.

He was struck after 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of 2nd and Bristol Streets by a driver who police say kept going.

Tillman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police located the striking vehicle and suspected driver a short time later at 7th and Atlantic Street.

The driver was taken into custody, provided a statement to police and was released pending further investigation.

So far no charges have been filed in the case.