Police Release Identity Of Woman Struck, Killed In Center City Hit-Run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Police have released the identity of the woman who was struck and killed in a Center City hit-and-run early Sunday morning.
As officials continue to search for the driver of a newer model white Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a white top and front-end damage, last seen traveling eastbound on Race Street.
Police say the victim 53 year-old Ann Broderick, from the Kensington section of Philadelphia was hit about 3:15 a.m. Sunday near Broad and Race Streets.
She was pronounced dead at Hahnemann University Hospital around 3:45 a.m.
Broderick is believed to be homeless and was reportedly sleeping nearby when she got up to cross the street and use the restroom.
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That's when police say the car struck her.
Police say there were no witnesses; a security guard patrolling the area found the Broderick with trauma to her skull on the street.
"Ann was vibrant, a beautiful soul even though her situation was her situation," said Abby Anderson, who volunteers with the homeless and says she met Broderick six months ago. "She was a human being. It broke my heart that had happened to her. She was family. I thank God I had the opportunity to give her a hug on Saturday."
There is no description of the driver at this time, but police say surveillance images in the area captured a newer model white four-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a white top, large tires and a spare tire attached to the back of the vehicle.
Investigators say the vehicle should have front end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
