Hit-and-run suspect sought after striking 41-year-old man in Fairhill

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Driver sought in Fairhill hit-and-run that injured 41-year-old man

Philadelphia police are searching for a driver they say fled the scene after striking a 41-year-old man as he crossed the street in Fairhill late last month.

Philadelphia police are looking to identify and locate a drive they say was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Fairhill.

The incident happened back on July 22, around 6 p.m. on the 100 block of East Clearfield Street. 

Police say the victim, a 41-year-old male was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a passing car that immediately fled the scene without stopping. 

Investigators have described the car as a silver Mitsubishi, possibly an early 2000s Galant. They say it may have damage to the passenger side mirror, passenger side headlight, as well as the bumper and hood area. 

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The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital suffering from head injuries and a broken leg.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police. 

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