SUV involved in fatal hit-and-run in North Philly found in Fishtown, police say

Police found a black Chevrolet Equinox in Fishtown linked to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Monday morning at North Broad Street and West Lehigh Avenue. Investigators discovered the vehicle on Beach Street around 3 p. m. , but no arrests have been made yet. At approximately 12:44 a.

m. , a 60-year-old man was struck by the vehicle while crossing North Broad Street against a red light. Emergency medics transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:08 a. m. The incident raises serious concerns about pedestrian safety and compliance with traffic signals in the area.

The driver fled the scene, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Fatal pedestrian accidents have been a growing issue in Philadelphia, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures.