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Pedestrian struck and killed in Northeast Philadelphia

Published  July 3, 2018 9:34am EDT
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police report a car was traveling south at 6300 Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue about 10:15 Monday night when the vehicle struck a pedestrian.

Police say the car did stop at the scene.

The driver told police he had the green light. He said the pedestrian entered the crosswalk against the light.

The 43-year-old victim was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. No charges were immediately filed.