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Man Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Vehicle in West Philadelphia

A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle in West Philadelphia Sunday night

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UPDATE: Police have identified the victim and revealed he was struck by both a hit-and-run vehicle and a second vehicle that remained at the scene. New details HERE.

A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle in West Philadelphia Sunday night.

The 40-year-old man was walking along the 4100 block of Girard Avenue at 8:21 p.m. when he was struck by a white sedan. The vehicle then fled eastbound on Girard Avenue before turning southbound on 40th Street.

The victim was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m.

Police have not yet released a description of the hit-and-run driver.

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