One person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening, police say.
Authorities say the hit-and-run occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on the 4700 block of Marple Street in the city’s Holmesburg neighborhood. Police say a burgundy Chrysler 300 struck a woman and four children ranging from 3 to 6 years old.
The woman and a 5-year-old girl were taken to Einstein Medical Center. A 3-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl were transported to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, while a 4-year-old boy was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
All five victims sustained minor injuries and are expected to be OK.
One person was taken into custody in connection with the hit-and-run.The Chrysler was found a few blocks away and has been recovered by police. The vehicle is being held for further investigation.
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Chopper 3 was over the Chrysler as officers surrounded the car and blocked off a section of the street.
It is unclear if the person in custody is the driver of the Chrysler 300.