Maria Elena Nuñez, 26, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision at Luzerne Street and Whitaker Avenue in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Police Seek Driver in Fatal North Philadelphia Hit-and-Run
The suspect vehicle is described as a white or silver sedan with likely damage to the front ride side. It was last seen going southbound on Whitaker Avenue, the PPD said.
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Police are still searching for the driver. Investigators believe the car is a silver or gray sedan. The car likely has damage to the front right corner and the windshield.
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