Car in deadly Southwest Philadelphia hit-and-run found in Upper Darby
Mother speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philly
The mother of Taliya Nesmith, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia, is speaking out and pleading for help to find the driver responsible.
PHILADELPHIA - Police have recovered a vehicle they believe was used in a deadly hit-and-run overnight Monday in Southwest Philadelphia.
Taliya Nesmith, 29, died after she was struck by a speeding car while crossing the road moments after exiting a rideshare.
What we know:
The suspected hit-and-run vehicle was found by police in Upper Darby Township on Tuesday.
Police have not said how they were able to locate the vehicle and have not reported any arrests at this time.
The backstory:
Police say Nesmith was crossing the 7200 block of Elmwood Avenue after exiting a rideshare around 3:30 a.m. Monday when she was struck by a speeding car. The impact of the crash caused the 29-year-old to hit the rear windshield of a parked car, police said.
The driver, who remains unknown, fled from the scene immediately after the crash. FOX 29 News obtained disturbing video that shows the moments before the crash.
What we don't know:
The identity of the driver remains unknown at this time.