3 vehicles sought after pedestrian struck, killed in Philadelphia; victim identified

All three vehicles made contact with the pedestrian and fled the scene, according to police.

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3 vehicles sought after pedestrian struck, killed in Philadelphia; victim identified
3 vehicles sought after pedestrian struck, killed in Philadelphia; victim identified

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have released new information regarding a crash that left a pedestrian dead in the Fern Rock neighborhood on Saturday.

Officers are now saying three vehicles struck the 52-year-old victim before fleeing the scene.

The victim, identified as Stacey Murphy by police, was in the running lane on the northeast corner of 10th and Spencer streets just before 9 p.m.

Investigators say three separate vehicles that were following one another were traveling west on Spencer Street, then made a left onto 10th Street.

All three vehicles made contact with the pedestrian and fled the scene, according to police.

The cars all fled driving northbound on 10th Street.

Officers have identified the three cars as a white van, a black Durango, and a light-colored sedan.

No arrests have been made in this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.