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Police are searching for hit-and-run driver in North Philadelphia
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Police are searching for hit-and-run driver in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Action News has obtained surveillance video of the vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run that ended with a pedestrian seriously injured.

It was just before 3 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to the 900 block of Watts Street in North Philadelphia.

Police say the driver hit a 25-year-old man and then continued.

“Surrender, don’t hurt anybody and do the right thing,” said Cecil Bosman of Francisville.

The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Police say the man suffered a fractured skull and internal bleeding.

“It was pretty scary, honestly, because it could have been anybody. It could have been me. I walk around here late at night, too,” said Jon Glenn of Frankford.

Police are looking for the driver of the white vehicle, possibly a Jeep. He was last seen speeding south on Watts Street toward Parrish Street.

“I’m not surprised someone speeded and got hit, honestly. I almost got hit on my skateboard a few times. A guy broke my skateboard running over it and had to jump out of the way Glenn said. .

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the driver to contact them.

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