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Philadelphia Police: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairhill

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A car slammed into a parked car in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood overnight and the driver allegedly made a run for it. Police say the driver crashed at North 7th Street and West Rush Street before abandoning the vehicle, around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Philadelphia Police: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Fairhill

Officers caught up with him about a block away.

A female passenger was also arrested.

She was placed onto a stretcher before being taken away in an ambulance. No word on her condition.

Police say a gun was recovered at the scene.

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