Police looking for hit-and-run driver in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Action News has obtained surveillance images of the vehicle reportedly involved in a collision that seriously injured a pedestrian.

It was just before 3 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to the 900 block of Watts Street in North Philadelphia.

According to police, the driver hit a 25-year-old man and then drove off.

“Turn yourself in, don’t hurt anyone and do the right thing,” said Cecil Bosman of Francisville.

The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition. According to police, the man suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding.

“It was honestly pretty scary because that could have been anyone. It could have been me. I drive around here late at night too,” said Jon Glenn of Frankford.

Police are looking for the driver of the white vehicle, possibly a Jeep. The car was last seen traveling southbound on Watts Street toward Parrish Street.

“I’m not surprised that someone was speeding and got hit, honestly. I almost got hit a few times on my skateboard. A guy broke my skateboard running over it and I had to jump out of the way,” Glenn said. .

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the driver to contact them.