Police are investigating an accident in which a 35-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and later died from his injuries. Very little information was initially reported about his accident. The accident occurred in Port Richmond around 7 a.m. on a Friday. Police state that a vehicle struck the pedestrian, causing serious and life-threatening injuries. The accident took place between Aramingo Avenue and Huntingdon Street.
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Limited Information Is Available
The Port Richmond police provided very limited information on what occurred. They said that officers were dispatched to the area at about 7 a.m. They found a victim at the scene of the accident. They believe a Kia Optima traveling southbound struck the driver on Aramingo Avenue. The driver may have suffered a medical emergency or may have been using their phone instead of focusing on the roadway.
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