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.

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08/15/2024 9:39 a.m.

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 information about this incident, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180 or call/text the PPD's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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