A 23-year-old pedestrian was killed in an overnight hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Police said a man was found lying in the road on North Delaware Avenue with severe head injuries around 12:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.
The man, who died at the scene, was identified as Brendan Casuscelli of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, according to police.
Preliminary information indicates that Casuscelli was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
According to police, investigators observed multiple tire marks on the road near where Casuscelli was found.
No arrests have been made, and police have not released any information about a suspect.
Police said they have not identified any witnesses.
The investigation remained active as of Thursday morning.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online here.