Hit-and-run driver sought after pedestrian killed in North Philadelphia

Father, 32, killed in hit-and-run in North Philly

Nafeece Acquil Jenkins, 32 was fatally struck by a driver who fled the scene early Sunday morning. The Philadelphia police are investigating.

PHILADELPHIA - A 32-year-old man is dead after Philadelphia police say he was struck by a suspected driver who fled the scene early Sunday morning.

What we know:

A pedestrian was trying to cross the 1200 block of Lehigh Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle around 1:44 a.m.

The impact threw him onto the vehicle, then back onto the road. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene, and identified as 32-year-old Nafeece Acquil Jenkins.

Photo of the victim, 32-year-old Nafeece Acquil Jenkins, courtesy of Sharon Carter.

The striking vehicle was found unattended in a lot on the 1200 block of Park Avenue. 

What we don't know:

Police are still searching for the driver, but have yet to release any possible descriptions.

An investigation is underway.

What's next:

Friends and family of Nafeece Jenkins will gather for a balloon release Monday night.