Man struck and killed in Strawberry Mansion, police pull over damaged vehicle

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Philly police pull over damaged car after fatal hit-and-run
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Strawberry Mansion.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Strawberry Mansion.



It happened just after 11 p.m. Monday on 33rd and Berks streets.



Police said a man in his 40s was struck and killed while walking in the area.



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Officers stopped two men in a damaged vehicle at a nearby gas station.



Philadelphia pull over a damaged vehicle as they investigate deadly hit-and-run in Strawberry Mansion.
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But so far, there have been no arrests.



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