PHILADELPHIA - A 76-year-old man has died after he was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Old City section of the city.
The incident happened at approximately 5:35 p.m. on the 200 block of North Christopher Colombus Boulevard.
The white male victim was walking westbound into the street when he was struck by a burgundy Chevy Impala.
Police say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 5:40 p.m.
Police believe due to witness account that the Chevy Impala was possibly racing with a white Jeep.
The driver of the Jeep stayed on the scene until police arrived and then fled.
An investigation remains underway.
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