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Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly
Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly A 24-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver overnight in Philadelphia, authorities said. Tahtiana Diggs from the 5000 block of F Street, was struck by a gray Kia traveling on Front Street at about 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Philadelphia police said. The Kia left the scene but later showed up at police headquarters and is cooperating with police, they said. The woman was transported by Medic 29 to Temple Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 4:23 a.m.  Police are still looking for a pickup truck that was near the crash scene. If anyone has inform…

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by Jon Craig
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Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops
Toddler Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck While Crossing Philadelphia Street With Mom, Teen: Cops A toddler was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a Philadelphia street with her mother and a 13-year-old child, police said. The 2022 blue Dodge Ram 1500 Classic drive by a 28-year-old man was heading east on Wyoming Avenue when it tried to turn left northbound onto Front street with a green light around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, July 20, city police said. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old mother was crossing westbound in a marked crosswalk with a green light with her 13-year-old child and a 22-month-old daughter in a stroller when all three were struck, police said. The mother an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Thieves Snag $35K Cash From South Philadelphia Driver: Police Thieves Snag $35K Cash From South Philadelphia Driver: Police
Thieves Snag $35K Cash From South Philadelphia Driver: Police A man was robbed of $35,000 early Thursday morning, June 13, city police say.  The victim, a store owner, was driving near Oregon Avenue and 19th Street when a blue Chevrolet pickup truck "tapped the rear of his car," authorities said.  He got out of his vehicle and three men emerged from the Chevy. One of them placed the victim in a headlock while another went into his car and stole the bag containing the cash, according to investigators.  The trio fled south down 19th Street in their truck, authorities said. The victim was not injured.  South Detectives are investiga…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Scammers Sold Victim Pickup Truck With Phony Papers: Bensalem PD Scammers Sold Victim Pickup Truck With Phony Papers: Bensalem PD
Scammers Sold Victim Pickup Truck With Phony Papers: Bensalem PD Bensalem police are looking for three scammers who sold a pickup truck to a victim on a false paper tag and a phony bill of sale, authorities said in a release.  The three suspects were caught on security camera at a gas station, and police are asking the public to keep an eye out for the men in the footage.  Anyone with information should call the Bensalem Police Department at 215-633-3719, or submit an anonymous tip at the Bucks County Crime Watch webpage. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Airborne Tire Kills Driver On I-95 In Philadelphia: Report Airborne Tire Kills Driver On I-95 In Philadelphia: Report
Airborne Tire Kills Driver On I-95 In Philadelphia: Report A driver was killed when a tire from a pickup truck blew out on I-95 in Philadelphia early Friday, and smashed into his windshield, 6abc reports. The airborne tire came off a southbound pickup truck around 12:30 a.m. between Front and Broad Streets, the outlet says. The victim, believed to be a man in his 60s, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, according to the outlet. No arrests have been made. Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta