Woman fatally struck while crossing street in Southwest Philadelphia hit-and-run

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Woman fatally struck while crossing street in Southwest Philadelphia hit-and-run

A 29-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the street early Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia. 

Investigators say a 29-year-old woman was crossing the street moments after stepping out of an Uber when she was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia.

What we know:

The deadly hit-and-run happened around 3:15 a.m. near the intersection of 73rd Street and Elmwood Avenue, according to police.

Investigators say a 29-year-old woman was dropped off by an Uber when she crossed the street and was struck by a speeding car.

The woman was hit with such force that she was sent airborne and into the rear windshield of a parked car, investigators said.

Medics brought the woman to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim has not been released by police as of Monday morning.

Police also have not shared a description of the suspect's vehicle or the driver.

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