Philadelphia police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in Olney
Cameras captured a light-colored Lexus SUV driving from the scene on the 5600 block of Mascher Street.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of a car wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in the city's Olney section over the weekend.
Cameras captured a light-colored Lexus SUV driving from the scene on the 5600 block of Mascher Street.
Police say the hit-and-run driver struck 47-year-old Hoa Nguyen as he exited his car.
Nguyen died from his injuries.
A neighbor, who is also a former nurse, tells Action News she heard the impact and attempted to help the victim.
"The sound was like, horrible. It was like a big, big boom. Sounded like a car hit another car. Me and some other gentleman started doing compressions and CPR on him. He had no pulse and was pale in the skin," said the neighbor who did not want to be identified.
The woman also tells Action News the impact was so strong the victim was thrown nearly a block.
"He got hit on Mascher and Chew and ended up almost halfway to Wentz, Mascher and Wentz, which is a long distance," said the woman.
According to investigators, the Lexus may have damage to the front bumper, grille, hood, and it may also have damage to the windshield.
"I hope they catch this guy... That's a guy's dad, brother uncle, stuff like that, it's sad."
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact police at 215-686-TIPS.
