E-bike rider, 24, killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run crash: police

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Man on e-bike killed in hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia

Police say a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in Philadelphia.

A 24-year-old man is dead after police say he was struck by a car while riding an e-bike overnight in Philadelphia.

What we know:

Investigators say the deadly hit-and-run crash happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Chelton and Baynton streets. 

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department found a 24-year-old man laying unconscious in the road. 

He was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center where police say he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Investigators believe the man was riding an e-bike when he was struck by a white sedan that fled the scene. 

Inspector Scott Small said the e-bike was not street legal, and lacked lights, turn signals, a license plate, and inspection sticker.

What we don't know:

No arrests have been reported as police continue to search for the hit-and-run vehicle.

The Source: Information provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.

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