Sisters Kimberly Phillips, 19, and Loraya Braxton, 10, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on Roosevelt Boulevard in Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 sisters killed in DUI hit-and-run in Oxford Circle
The driver, identified as 48-year-old Kennith Ruch of Philadelphia, was charged with two counts of homicide with vehicle, two counts of homicide by vehicle while driving under intoxication, and two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Police identify sisters killed in Roosevelt Blvd. hit-and-run
Surrounded by heartsick family members, Loretta Phillips said her oldest daughter was about to graduate from Overbrook High and was working at a nearby Popeye's. Her youngest was a 4th grader.
Mom of sisters killed in DUI crash: My family is torn
At a vigil Monday night, held at the accident scene, family members wore the victims' favorite color purple.
Family members say the tragedy only highlights the constant pedestrian dangers along the busy road.
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