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Dominique Murphy, 37, of West Philadelphia, is charged with vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault by vehicle, and several realted counts, the department said.
Authorities believe Murphy was behind the wheel of the Jeep that struck a 38-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl on Arch Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9.
The adult victim was placed in critical condition with multiple fractures and severe head trauma, and died form her injuries around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, police said.
The 8-year-old was taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was placed in the intensive care unit with internal injuries and head trauma, they added.
Two other girls, aged 10 and 11, were not hit by the care and are "currently under the care of social workers," police said Wednesday.
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