A 72-year-old Philadelphia man who was walking to a bus stop after babysitting for a couple Friday night was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lower Merion, police said.
The victim, Huiqing Jiang, had just finished babysitting for his friends and was walking on the south side of the 600 block of Righters Mill Road around 6:40 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene, police said.
Jiang was found lying on the road by a passing motorist. He was taken to Lankenau Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Albert and Grace Ong Yan told NBC10 Jiang was a longtime friend who babysat their two young daughters. He had just finished babysitting for them prior to his death.
"He's been our beloved babysitter," said Albert Yan. "A very devoted, essentially member of our family since our kids were born."
Jiang is originally from Shanghai but has lived in the Philadelphia area for years. He leaves behind a wife and a son.
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"He was a very sweet man," said Grace Ong Yan. "Very gentle. It's just a tragedy that this happened to someone like him. He's a special person."
Police said the driver that struck Jiang has not been identified but their vehicle could possibly have damage to the front passenger side bumper area, front windshield and front passenger side panel. Anyone with information is asked to call Lower Merion police at (610) 649-1000.
