Police release photos of car that struck 9-year-old in West Philly and then fled

Philadelphia police have released photos of a car suspected of running over a 9-year-old boy and then fleeing the scene on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

The car has been described as a 2010 to 2013 Honda Crosstour that has a bicycle rack on the roof and is mostly burgundy in color, but has mismatched panels, police said.

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The vehicle was being driven at the time by a man who, officials said, was likely 25 to 35 years old, with short hair and a beard.

Police said the driver of the vehicle struck a nine-year-old boy at about 12:22 p.m. on Saturday along the 800 block of South 56th Street.

On Monday, Feb. 16, police said the boy was critically injured in the incident, but no other details were available.

.@Phillypolice is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a critical injury hit & run involving a 9-year-old boy.
2200 block of S. 56th St.
2/14 at 12:22PM
Vehicle: 2010–13 Honda Crosstour (burgundy w/mismatched panels)
Call 911 or 215-686-TIPS w/ info pic.twitter.com/PPjW93rZbt

— Philadelphia Police Department (@PhillyPolice) February 16, 2026

Anyone who sees the car or has any information on it is urged to call 911 or contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.