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Elderly woman critically hurt after hit and run in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

The driver of a Jeep Wrangler has been arrested, according to police

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A woman is recovering in the hospital after a crash left her hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, according to police.

The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. in the Walgreens parking lot located on the 8800 block of Frankford Avenue on Friday, police said.

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A white Jeep Wrangler with Pennsylvania tags hit the woman before fleeing the scene, officials said.

"The safety our patients, customers and team members is our priority.  We are cooperating with Philadelphia Police and further questions should be directed to them," Walgreens' senior director of external relations Fraser Engerman said in a statement to NBC10.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she was placed in critical condition, according to officials.

Police said they were able to later find the Jeep Wrangler on the 48100 block of Delaire Landing and arrested the woman who was driving.

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