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Cyclist Killed in Philadelphia Hit-and-Run; Suspect Sought

12/21/2025

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A 54-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood around 3:44 a.m. at North 56th Street and Lancaster Avenue.
Police say the cyclist was turning left when a red SUV—possibly a Jeep Cherokee—struck him and fled.
He was transported to Lankenau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4:45 a.m.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating and is seeking information from the public.

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Story summary

A 54-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood around 3:44 a.m. at North 56th Street and Lancaster Avenue.
Police say the cyclist was turning left when a red SUV—possibly a Jeep Cherokee—struck him and fled.
He was transported to Lankenau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4:45 a.m.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating and is seeking information from the public.