Car strikes 60-year-old pedestrian in fatal crash in Kensington: police
PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead after police say he was hit by a car Saturday night in Kensington.
According to police, at around 8:49 p.m., officers were called to investigate a crash that occurred at the intersection of E. Lehigh Avenue and Jasper Avenue.
They say a silver Honda HRV was traveling westbound on E. Lehigh Avenue when it attempted to pass another vehicle by driving in the median lane.
A pedestrian was crossing the median lane when they were struck by the Honda.
Officials identified the pedestrian as 60-year-old Binh A Ho of Philadelphia.
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He sustained severe head trauma and was taken to Temple Hospital by medics.
He was later pronounced deceased at 9:23 p.m.
The driver, a 28-year-old man, remained at the scene while his car was towed due to significant damage.
The investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending further investigation.