Police: Mother, 2 children struck in West Philadelphia; driver facing DUI charges

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Sunday, March 10, 2019

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway after police say a mother and her two children were struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence on Saturday night in West Philadelphia.



It happened around 8 p.m. on South 52nd Street.



A woman in her 20s and her two children, a five-year-old and a toddler, were rushed to an area hospital. All three victims are listed in stable condition.





Police say the driver, who is now facing DUI charges, struck a parked car and then hit the woman and her family.



The driver did stay at the scene.





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