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Pedestrian Stuck And Killed In North Philly Hit-Run

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in North Philadelphia.

It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of West Chew Avenue near Marvine Street in the city's Fern Rock neighborhood.

Police say a 71-year-old man was struck and killed by the driver of a white sedan who fled the scene.

Investigators say the 25-year-old driver was found about three blocks away where he crashed into a fence.

He was taken to Einstein Medical Center in stable condition with multiple injuries.

The driver is facing charges of fleeing the scene of a fatal accident.

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