Phila. woman killed by hit-and-run driver on Christmas, police seek suspect in black Dodge Charger

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

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(CBS/AP) PHILADELPHIA - A Christmas night hit-and-run has left a Philadelphia pedestrian dead, and now police are looking for the driver of the car that hit the woman, CBS Philly reports.

According to investigators, the victim was walking on the sidewalk about 8:30 p.m. Christmas night in the city's Kensington section when a black car that was pulling into a parking lot struck her, the station reports.

The driver, believed to be a woman in her late 30s or 40s, immediately fled the scene.

The victim, who was 54-years-old, was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 10:57p.m., CBS Philly reports.

Police say the car they are looking for is a black Dodge Charger. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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by MichaelinAtlanta December 27, 2012 10:07 AM EST: #15-Hitman/woman; Reply to this comment


by boforillo December 26, 2012 5:49 PM EST: There are only a few (maybe) valid reasons to flee the scene of a fatal or near fatal accident.

1. No license.
2. No insurance.
3. No papers to be in the country legally.
4. Driving under the influence of alcohol.
5. Driving under the influence of marijuana or other drugs.
6. You think you can get away with it.
7. You have and active warrant out for your arrest.
8. You left the oven on.
9. You left your baby home alone.
10. Your pants are on fire.
11. You are a wealthy investment banker from Vail.
12. You are pals with the D.A.

Pick one or any combination of the above.

OK, I'll add another:

13. Some drunken idiot flings himself into your car on the highway at 03:30 in the A.M. when you are going 70 mph and it is very very dark out side.

I hope they catch this heartless woman and throw her in prison for 50 years or so.; Reply to this comment