A man is dead, and a 19-year-old is in custody after a brutal hit-and-run at a Philadelphia intersection ended in South Jersey overnight.
Police were on patrol when they witnessed two Dodge Chargers speeding side-by-side near Castor and Aramingo avenues just after midnight.
Both vehicles had just run a red light when one hit a pedestrian crossing the street, according to authorities. The victim, a man in his 20s or 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene after being launched onto the road by the vehicle.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Street racer hits, kills pedestrian in Philadelphia's Port Richmond sectionPhiladelphia police are searching for a driver who was racing during a fatal hit-and-run early Tuesday morning after police in New Jersey took two people into custody who are believed to be involved.
Read more »
Indonesian popup Rice & Sambal takes over Dankbaar in South Philadelphia for AugustUsually, Dankbaar on East Passyunk Avenue is a popular place for Dutch food. But for the entire month of August, Dankbaar is being taken over by James Beard-nominated chef, Diana Widjojo of Hardena.
Read more »
Dozens of bullets fired into family home in South Jersey neighborhoodWindows and cars were riddled with bullet holes as one family's home in Cumberland County became the scene of shooting over the weekend.
Read more »
South Jersey wildfire spreads as crews work to contain blaze near shuttered Atco DragwayAs of Monday morning, the wildfire had swelled to 600 acres on the border of Camden and Burlington counties.
Read more »