Teen killed by driver in parking lot of Philadelphia school
Police say there was a large altercation with students in the parking lot.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 17-year-old female is dead after being struck by a driver in the parking lot of a Philadelphia school, police say.
It happened around 2:25 p.m. Wednesday in front of Excel Academy South, which sits on the grounds of Friends Hospital on the 4600 block of E. Roosevelt Boulevard in the city's Frankford section.
According to police, officers found the 17-year-old victim lying in the parking lot unresponsive.
She was rushed to an area hospital where she later died.
Police say there was a large altercation with students in the parking lot.
At some point during the incident, an 18-year-old female tried to get out of the area. Police say she reversed her Chrysler sedan and hit the 17-year-old.
The driver remained at the scene. Police say she was cooperating with officers.
There was no word if any charges are being filed.
The victim who was killed has not been identified.
