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Julio Torres, 55, dies after his bicycle is struck by hit-and-run pickup truck on East Erie Avenue on Philadelphia, PA

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/01/2015 - 8:34pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, June 22, 2015

Arrest made in deadly Hunting Park hit-and-run

Police have made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section.33-year-old Raymond Wands turned himself in Wednesday. Back on June 22nd , the victim - 55-year-old Julio Torres was struck while riding his bike in the 600 block of Erie Avenue.He later died from his injuries.Police say Wands was behind the wheel of a red pickup, driving under the influence, and fled the scene after the crash.He's charged with vehicular homicide, manslaughter and DUI.

VICTIM, TRUCK OWNER IDENTIFIED IN HUNTING PARK HIT-AND-RUN

Philadelphia police have identified the bicyclist struck by a hit-and-run driver in Hunting Park, and also the owner of the truck investigators believe hit him.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Julio Torres
Raymond Wands
Roadway: 
East Erie Avenue
City: 
Philadelphia, PA
County: 
Philadelphia County, PA
Area: 
Philadelphia, PA

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