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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:19PM

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Parkside section

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia’s Parkside section on Tuesday.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia’s Parkside section on Tuesday.

It happened near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and the Avenue of the Republic, just before 10 a.m.

The victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, but later died.

Right now, police don’t have a description of the striking vehicle, but it appears that they have collected evidence at the scene.

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