Suspect accused of running over, killing Virginia man after Northeast Philly argument surrenders

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Suspect accused of running over Virginia man in NE Philly surrenders
Investigators say Frederick Falcon, 22, of Philadelphia, purposely struck Jason Corona, 24, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his car following an argument.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The suspect accused of intentionally running over a man then fleeing the scene this past weekend in Northeast Philadelphia turned himself in to police Tuesday morning.

Frederick Falcon, 22, of Philadelphia is facing charges of third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle, and related offenses.

It happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday on the 2700 block of Comly Road.

Frederick Falcon

Investigators say Falcon purposely struck 24-year-old Jason Corona, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his car following an argument.

Corona was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he died.

Falcon surrendered to police at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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