The man alleged to by the driver of a red Tesla that hit and killed a man in North Philadelphia late Tuesday has turned himself in, police said.
The Philadelphia Police have arrested Richard Collins, 27, of the city's Olney neighborhood, on Wednesday morning, for his alleged involvement in the deadly hit-and-run.
Law enforcement officials believe Collins was the driver of a red Tesla that was seen speeding before it crashed into -- and killed -- a man in his 30s who was crossing the street in the Nicetown section of North Philadelpha shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The victim landed about 200 feet away as the vehicle continued to drive, police said.
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According to police, the driver -- who law enforcement officials now believe was Collins -- then stopped his vehicle about a block away along the 4100 block of Clarissa Street.
Police claim that witnesses said the driver then got out of the Tesla and fled the scene on foot.
Collins has been charged with aggravated assault, homicide by vehicle, accident involving death and recklessly endangering another person.
Responding police officers found the victim on the street and suffering from severe head trauma. He was later pronounced dead.
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Police have not yet identified the victim.
Collins remained in jail on Wednesday afternoon. NBC10 was unable to immediately determine if Collins had secured an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
