Jesus Gomez Rosario, 17, killed when he is struck by hit-and-run dirt bike rider while on his skateboard on Allegheny Avenue in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dirt Bike Rider Wanted In Hit-And-Run That Left Teenager Dead, Philadelphia Police Say
Police say at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in North Philadelphia, a man riding a dirt bike was traveling eastbound on Allegheny Avenue at a high rate of speed, doing wheelies and struck the teenager while he was riding a skateboard.
Family, Friends Hold Vigil For Teenager Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Kensington
The search continues for a dirt bike rider accused of killing a teen skateboarder in a hit and run crash in Kensington as his loved ones honor his memory. Family and friends held a vigil for 17-year-old Jesus Gomez Rosario at Allegheny Avenue and Front Street Thursday night.
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