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Search continues for driver in deadly Southwest Philly hit-and-run
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson canvassed a Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood seeking information on a deadly hit-and-run that killed 29-year-old Talyia Nesmith.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson went door to door in Southwest Philadelphia, asking neighbors to help police find the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run, according to the Office of Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Philadelphia Police.
What we know:
Philadelphia Police say around 3:30 a.m. Monday, 29-year-old Talyia Nesmith got out of a Lyft and was crossing the 7200 block of Elmwood Avenue when a car hit her and kept going. Her body was thrown onto a parked car.
The car, a black Dodge Hellcat with a shattered back window, was found Tuesday in Delaware County, but the driver has not been found.
What they're saying:
"A young lady lost her life in a hit-and-run. We're doing outreach. However, we can be supportive. Let us know. We're also telling people if they see something, say something," said Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Council President. Johnson and his team handed out resource packets and urged residents to contact authorities if they have information.
Johnson told another resident, "Just doing a public safety walk in the neighborhood. You know the young lady got killed in a hit-and-run down the street." He added, "If they see something, say something. But most importantly calling for justice for the family." Johnson also addressed concerns about speeding, saying, "Drivers need to drive responsibly. Speeding down the street 90mph is totally unacceptable, period."
Johnson encouraged the community, "Come forward. There's a young lady that lost her life. There's a family that's grieving."
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Stolen car believed to have been used in deadly Philadelphia hit-and-run
Police recovered a stolen car in Upper Darby that they believe was involved in the deadly hit-and-run of 29-year-old Talyia Nesmith on Monday night in Southwest Philadelphia.
Neighbors saw the car with a shattered back window parked in the neighborhood during the outreach.
How to report a tip
Philadelphia Police are asking anyone with information to call the Submit a Tip Hotline at 267-686-TIPS (8477) or Council President Johnson’s Office at 215-686-3412.
What's next:
The family of Talyia Nesmith is planning a balloon release tomorrow to honor her memory.
The search for the driver continues as police and city officials urge anyone with information to come forward. Community members are being asked to help bring justice for Talyia Nesmith’s family.
What we don't know:
Police have not identified the driver of the car that hit Talyia Nesmith. It is not clear if there are any suspects or leads in the investigation.
The Source: Information from the Office of Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Philadelphia Police.