Philadelphia

Driver in Hit-and-Run That Killed 2-Year-Old Boy Surrenders: Police

The driver in a hit-and-run that killed a two-year-old boy and injured his mother in Philadelphia earlier this year surrendered to police Monday afternoon, according to officials.

Miguel Colon, 22, turned himself in at police headquarters on 8th and race streets, investigators said. 

The deadly hit-and-run happened on April 13 at Mascher Street and Lehigh Avenue.

David Alicea, 2, was killed and his mother, 19-year-old Josephine Rivera, was injured.

Investigators say Colon was driving the car that struck Alicea and his mom. An arrest warrant was issued for him Friday.

"I'm happy that he's behind bars now," Rivera told NBC10 Monday night. "Now my baby can rest in peace. I finally have justice for my son." 

Police have not yet revealed the specific charges against Colon.

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