Police are investigating after a woman was hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash that happened early Monday in the Nicetown section of North Philadelphia, officials said.
According to police, the incident happened at about 12:11 a.m., when a woman -- who police have not provided additional identifying information on -- was walking near the intersection of West Hunting Park Ave. and North 20th Street.
Officials said the woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
However, officials could not provide a description of the vehicle believed to be involved in this incident.
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The woman was taken to a nearby hospital where, officials said, she was listed in critical condition.
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