Hit-and-run suspect arrested after crash in Philly that left man with severe head injury

PHILADELPHIA - An accused hit-and-run driver is facing charges after investigators say a pedestrian was left with a severe head injury from the Wednesday night crash.

What we know:

Investigators say the hit-and-run crash happened just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of Devereaux and Torresdale avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police believe a 49-year-old man behind the wheel of a Chey pickup was turning onto Devereaux Avenue and struck a 30-year-old pedestrian crossing the street.

The driver allegedly fled the scene, but investigators say information provided by witnesses helped police locate the vehicle and the accused driver outside his home.

The pedestrian was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital where police say he was listed in critical condition with a severe head injury.

What's next:

The unnamed driver remains in custody and is facing charges related to the crash. 

The investigation is ongoing.