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Toby Maurice Bryant of the 1500 block of McKinley Street, Philadelphia, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the 7900 block of Ogontz Avenue at 11:18 p.m. on Feb. 27, PPD detailed in an updated release.
Detectives continue to search for the driver who hit Toby and fled around 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
The driver was headed north on Ogontz when he struck a Toby crossing midblock, authorities said. A witness told police the driver got out of his car and assessed the damage before fleeing north toward the 8000 block of Ogontz Avenue.
A car part with a Ford emblem was recovered from the area, police added.
The driver was described as a black man with a "stocky" build driving a silver Ford sedan with dark-tinted windows. The car likely has "moderate to heavy" damage to the hood and front windshield.
Anyone with information is asked to call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.
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