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Police: Man Facing Charges In Connection With Kensington Hit-And-Run

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia Police say a man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in the city's Kensington neighborhood has turned himself in.

Police say an arrest warrant was issued on August 26th for 22-year-old Miguel Colon for his alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on April 13 at Mascher Street and Lehigh Avenue.

According to police, a 19-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were struck while crossing the street by a white 2006 Infinity that was traveling southbound on Mascher Street and fled the scene. Police say the woman was treated and released, and remained at the bedside of her son until he succumbed to his injuries on April 16.

Authorities say Colon turned himself in at Police Headquarters on Monday.

Police say he is charged with: Accident Involving Death, Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter and related offenses.

 

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