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Philadelphia police seek hit-and-run driver after fatal crash

8/29/2026

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Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a 48-year-old man died.
First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford said the officer failed to render aid and was placed on administrative leave.
Police seek a 2023-2026 green Kia Sportage X Line with black-and-chrome rims.
Surveillance video shows the victim walking unsteadily at about 1:40 a.m. on Rising Sun Avenue.

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Story summary

Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a 48-year-old man died.
First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford said the officer failed to render aid and was placed on administrative leave.
Police seek a 2023-2026 green Kia Sportage X Line with black-and-chrome rims.
Surveillance video shows the victim walking unsteadily at about 1:40 a.m. on Rising Sun Avenue.