PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a cyclist. They’re also reviewing officers’ response time to the scene.
The crash happened early Sunday morning in the 5400 block of Broad Street in Logan, across from Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
Dashcam video provided to Action News, and now part of the police investigation, shows an orange or burgundy car striking a cyclist before performing a donut and speeding away.
One witness, Adam Maiale of Blue Bell, said he was riding in an Uber when he saw the crash. He and his girlfriend, who is a nurse, ran to help the victim.
“At that point in time, I thought it was shock, but we just needed to get the guy to safety. Tthat was the most important thing,” Maiale said.
An ambulance responded to the scene and medics treated the cyclist. The victim’s bicycle was left nearby with its back tire damaged.
Maiale said he hopes the driver is held accountable.
“I just want to make sure justice is served for the guy who got hit – the victim – because it could be a long road ahead for recovery,” he said.
Witnesses who contacted police told Action News they were dissatisfied with how long it took officers to respond to the crash.
“I would argue there was no response time. Police officers are busy, I get it. I don’t mean to disrespect them in that sense, but this was something where someone got hit by a car. It’s a serious crime,” Maiale said. “It is important that in those scenarios hopefully someone can get out to them faster.”
The witness said he waited about an hour but did not get a chance to speak with police before leaving. Police said a report was filed.
Maiale also said the victim was conscious and speaking with him after the crash. An update on the cyclist’s condition was not immediately available.
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