Wheelchair Shattered In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police

A woman killed in a hit-and-run crash was struck hard enough that the wheelchair she was in shattered into multiple pieces, Philadelphia police said.

2200 block of Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia.
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Merriell Moyer

10/15/2024 12:19 p.m.

The crash happened in the 2200 block of Reservoir Drive at 1:46 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

The woman, who was reported to be in a wheelchair, was struck with enough force to throw her across the road and shatter her wheelchair into multiple pieces, police said.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department Medic 25, according to police.

The vehicle is believed to be silver in color, police said. Its direction of travel at the time of the crash is unknown.

This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-684-3180 or call 911.

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