Police: Man intentionally struck in deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia
Investigators say it started as a dispute between a couple and a group of men inside a club near 61st and Passyunk Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia and say the victim may have been intentionally struck on Sunday.
The incident reportedly started as a dispute between a couple and a group of men inside a gentleman's club near 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue.
Authorities say the argument spilled outside and turned physical.
According to police, both sides then got into their vehicles, but the argument continued.
That's when police say the 28-year-old man -- who was part of the couple -- got out of his car and confronted the group of men, who were in a Dodge Durango.
Chief Inspector D.F. Pace told Action News it appears the Dodge intentionally ran into the man, pushing him 70 feet off the roadway and into a nearby gully.
"It looks like that Dodge Durango intentionally rammed the male," said Pace.
The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. There is no word yet on his identity.
Police say they found a gun next to the victim, but it's not clear who had the weapon originally.
Investigators say they have recovered video of the confrontation and are actively investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
