Investigation Launched into Philadelphia Hit-and-Run

Philadelphia police are looking into a hit-and-run incident that occurred over the weekend, according to reports from WTXF-TV.

The police revealed that a driver collided with a woman on the 1300 block of West Somerset Street around 2:30 PM on Saturday.

Her condition is still unclear, and authorities have made no arrests yet, WTXF noted.

In a video shared by WTXF’s Steve Keeley, the elderly woman, who was using a cane, is seen heading toward a corner store when she was struck. The footage indicates that she was pushed against the brick storefront.

Furthermore, Keeley stated that the driver had seemingly attempted to hit another woman involved in an argument at a nearby crosswalk.

The video captures the moment the driver is preparing to turn right, while the other woman is near the vehicle. It appears that the irate woman made contact with the car. Subsequently, the driver proceeds, hitting both the angry woman and the elderly woman with a cane as they approached the store.

In the aftermath, the angry woman was knocked over but managed to get back on her feet quickly.

Unfortunately, the elderly woman wasn’t as fortunate. The driver struck her with the vehicle as it turned just inches from the store entrance, leaving her pinned against the wall. She fell to the sidewalk when the driver circled back.

Reportedly, the vehicle in question is a silver Kia sedan, which sped away eastward on Somerset Street. The injured woman was taken to a hospital with injuries that have not been specified, and her current condition remains unknown.

Follow-up videos shared by Keeley from different angles highlight the damage to the Kia’s front end, illustrating the severity of the impact that sent its back end elevated.

Another video also reveals that the store owner mentioned a relative of one of the victims entered the shop after the incident.

Authorities hope that the footage from the hit-and-run will aid in identifying the suspect, who remains at large. The identities of the women involved have not yet been disclosed.

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the Philadelphia Police Department via phone at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or to fill out an online tip form.