5-year-old girl in critical condition, 3-year-old girl and man injured but stable after all are hit by car that fled scene near 55th Street and Vine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 young children, man injured in West Philadelphia hit-and-run; driver sought
According to police, the crash happened just before 12 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 55th and Vine streets.
Suspect in West Philly hit-and-run that injured 2 children surrenders to police
Shuford faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, criminal mischief and reckless driving.
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