Elderly Man Killed by Tow Truck in NE Philadelphia

An elderly man was hit and killed by a tow truck in Torresdale on Monday morning.

An 83-year-old man was hit by a tow truck at Frankford Avenue and Arendell Avenue in Torresdale on Monday morning.

He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later, according to Philadelphia Police.

The tow truck was backing up when he struck the victim, said investigators.

The driver remained on the scene and the investigation continues.

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