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'Medical Emergency' Caused Driver To Hit, Kill Norristown Pedestrian: Officials 'Medical Emergency' Caused Driver To Hit, Kill Norristown Pedestrian: Officials
'Medical Emergency' Caused Driver To Hit, Kill Norristown Pedestrian: Officials A pedestrian died on Tuesday afternoon, June 18 after being struck by a driver in Norristown, police say.  The victim was hit at West Main and Stanbridge streets just before noon and pronounced dead at the hospital an hour later, said city officials. Authorities did not report his name.  Investigators believe the driver, "an elderly male," suffered a medical emergency before striking the pedestrian on the West Main Street crosswalk. The driver stayed at the scene and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, police said.  City police and the Montgomery County …
Man 'Dragged Several Hundred Feet' During Deadly Hit-Run In Philadelphia: Police Man 'Dragged Several Hundred Feet' During Deadly Hit-Run In Philadelphia: Police
Man 'Dragged Several Hundred Feet' During Deadly Hit-Run In Philadelphia: Police A pedestrian in Philadelphia was dragged hundreds of feet to his death in a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, according to city police.  It happened near the intersection of East Lehigh Avenue and Emerald Street around 3 a.m., the department said.  The victim was using the crosswalk when a black SUV ran the red light and hit him, said police. He was dragged along for "several hundred feet" on the 1900 block of East Lehigh Avenue, they added.  PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the 33-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later. His name was not …
Pedestrian Killed On Schuylkill Expressway In Philadelphia: PSP Pedestrian Killed On Schuylkill Expressway In Philadelphia: PSP
Pedestrian Killed On Schuylkill Expressway In Philadelphia: PSP A pedestrian's death on the Schuylkill Expressway early Friday morning, Sept. 15, was confirmed by state police to Daily Voice.  The victim was fatally struck near the intersection with Spring Garden Street around 3 a.m., according to Trooper Michele Naab.  Their name was not released pending notification of loved ones, she added.  PSP continues to investigate.
PA Pedestrian, 83, Killed In Accident On Route 309: Officials PA Pedestrian, 83, Killed In Accident On Route 309: Officials
PA Pedestrian, 83, Killed In Accident On Route 309: Officials An 83-year-old pedestrian is dead following a crash in Quakertown on Monday, Sept. 4, according to the Bucks County Coroner's Office.  The victim was hit by a vehicle on Route 309 on Saturday, Sept. 2, the Coroner Meredith Buck said.  He died from multiple injuries and the manner was ruled accidental, authorities said. The Coroner's Office did not name the victim but said he was a Montgomery County resident.  Quakertown police have not announced any charges in connection with the fatal accident as of Friday, Sept. 8. 
Pedestrian Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Pedestrian Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run
Pedestrian Killed In Philadelphia Hit-Run Police in Philadelphia are seeking the driver in a deadly hit-and-run accident late on Thursday, May 4, authorities said in a release.  It happened on the 2600 block of North Broad Street just after 10 p.m., city police wrote. A driver in a red Toyota SUV was headed south when they struck a pedestrian in the middle of the block, the department said.  The driver fled the area, and first responders arrived within 10 minutes, according to the release. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old man who authorities have not named, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  Investigators …
Pedestrian Killed In Bucks Crash: Police Pedestrian Killed In Bucks Crash: Police
Pedestrian Killed In Bucks Crash: Police A pedestrian in Tinicum Township was hit and killed by a passing car, police say.  The victim, whose name has not been released, was crossing Easton Road from Tohickon Valley Road at about 6540 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, township police said. They were declared dead at the scene.  The driver remained on-scene and is cooperating with investigators, authorities added. Anyone with information is asked to call Tinicum police at 610-294-9158.