Police: Woman struck, critically hurt while crossing Broad St. in North Philly

A woman has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene as she attempted to cross Broad Street in North Philly on Wednesday night, police said.

According to police, the incident happened at about 8:57 p.m. on Wednesday, when a 33-year-old woman was attempting to walk across Broad Street, midblock, near Wingohocking Street in North Philadelphia.

At that time, police said, she was struck by a silver Cadillac headed eastbound on Broad Street.

The driver of the vehicle, who was a man, according to police, stopped briefly and exited the vehicle, but, got back into the vehicle and sped away.

First responders to the scene took the woman to a nearby hospital where, officials said, she was listed in critical condition.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash or may have more information on this incident is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180.

Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).