Philadelphia, PA : Woman in wheelchair killed in hit-run crash in north Philadelphia on Saturday, August 20, 2016
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Police report that a man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in north Philadelphia that killed a woman in a wheelchair.
A police spokeswoman said a pickup heading east struck the 37-year-old homeless woman in the center median of the roadway shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, then sped away, striking another pedestrian.
Police said the pickup then ran a red light and was pulled over by police.
The 37-year-old Glenolden man driving was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Investigators said the other pedestrian, an 18-year-old woman, was able to positively identify the vehicle.
The older woman was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday.
Police say charges of homicide by vehicle and related offense are pending further investigation.
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Woman in wheelchair killed in hit-run crash