Police say a 73-year-old man was walking home when he was struck and run over by a 20-year-old driver, who then fled the scene.
Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at 2:37 p.m.
According to officials, a 20-year-old driving a 2003 Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Chippendale Street when the driver stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Frankford Avenue. Police say the driver made a left turn going north onto Frankford Avenue when they hit Joseph Lawson, 73, as he was crossing Frankford Avenue.
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