Watch CBS News

Person seriously injured after hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood: police

Police looking for driver in Fairhill hit and run
Police looking for driver in Fairhill hit and run 00:29

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In an update Friday afternoon, police said the driver was found and the investigation remains ongoing of a person seriously injured after a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Fairhill section early Wednesday morning.

Officers arrived at Temple Hospital a little after 3 a.m. on reports of a crash near 501 West Lehigh Avenue.

Police said the preliminary investigation revealed a person was lying in the street when he was hit by an unknown car. He was taken to Temple Hospital by fire medics and was listed as critical.

The victim has not been identified and is listed as a John Doe.

Officials believe the car is a red SUV, possibly a Cadillac or a GMC, and they said the SUV was last seen going west on Lehigh Avenue from 7th Street. On Friday, police said they're no longer looking for the car.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call the Crash Investigation Division at 215-686-3180.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.