Philadelphia, December 21, 2025
Philadelphia has seen two tragic fatal hit-and-run incidents within a short span. A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle on Friday evening. The following morning, a 54-year-old man riding a bicycle also lost his life in a hit-and-run. Authorities are investigating both cases, seeking to identify the responsible drivers and ensure justice for the victims.
Philadelphia
Two fatal hit-and-run incidents tragically claimed the lives of two individuals in Philadelphia within the last 48 hours. A 63-year-old woman was killed on Friday, December 20, and a 54-year-old man died early Saturday, December 21, in separate crashes where the drivers fled the scenes.
Friday Incident: Juniata Park
The first incident occurred on Friday evening, December 20, when a 63-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle. The collision happened just before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Whitaker and Wyoming Avenues in the city’s Juniata Park neighborhood. The driver of a 2012 white Infiniti M37 initially stopped briefly after the impact but then fled the scene down Whitaker Avenue. Authorities later located the Infiniti unoccupied in the Feltonville neighborhood, and it will be seized as part of the ongoing investigation. The woman was transported to Temple Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after 9:30 p.m.
Saturday Incident: Overbrook
The second fatal hit-and-run took place early Saturday morning, December 21. A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle in the Overbrook neighborhood was struck and killed by a driver who did not stop. The identity of the cyclist has not yet been released by police. As of this report, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
Ongoing Investigations
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Accident Investigation Division is actively investigating both of these deadly hit-and-run incidents. Police are working to identify and locate the drivers responsible for both crashes. These incidents are part of a series of hit-and-run crashes involving vulnerable road users in the past month.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What happened in Philadelphia recently?
- Two individuals, a 63-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were killed in separate hit-and-run crashes in Philadelphia on Friday, December 20, and early Saturday, December 21.
- When did the incidents occur?
- One incident occurred on Friday evening, December 20, and the other took place early Saturday morning, December 21.
- Where did the hit-and-run incidents happen?
- The first incident happened at the intersection of Whitaker and Wyoming Avenues in the Juniata Park neighborhood. The second incident occurred in the Overbrook neighborhood.
- Who were the victims?
- The victims were a 63-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man.
- Have the drivers been caught?
- In the case of the 63-year-old woman, the vehicle was later found unoccupied, but the driver’s identification and arrest status are not yet known. In the case of the 54-year-old man, no arrests have been made.
Summary of Fatal Hit-and-Run Incidents
| Feature | Incident 1 (Friday, Dec 20) | Incident 2 (Saturday, Dec 21) |
|---|---|---|
| Victim | 63-year-old woman | 54-year-old man |
| Location | Whitaker and Wyoming Avenues, Juniata Park | Overbrook neighborhood |
| Time | Just before 9:00 p.m. Friday evening | Early Saturday morning |
| Vehicle (if known) | White Infiniti M37 (later found unoccupied) | Unknown (driver fled) |
| Arrest Status | No arrest reported; vehicle found unoccupied | No arrest reported |
| Investigation Status | Active investigation by Philadelphia Police | Active investigation by Philadelphia Police |
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- @KYWNewsradio (December 19, 2025, 8:19 AM): A man is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in West Philadelphia overnight. View on X
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- @PhillyDailyNews (December 20, 2025, 4:30 PM): Philadelphia police are investigating two fatal hit-and-run crashes. View on X
- @FOX29philly (December 21, 2025, 5:15 AM): A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Northeast Philadelphia. View on X
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