PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A driver struck a pedestrian and dragged him about 100 feet down the street after a verbal altercation in Southwest Philadelphia on Saturday, leaving the victim for dead, according to police.
It happened around 3:20 a.m. near the intersection of 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue.
Investigators said a man got into an argument with the unidentified male driver of a white Dodge Durango with tinted windows. The argument escalated, and the victim stood in front of the vehicle. That's when officials said the driver accelerated and struck the victim, dragging him about 100 feet down the street.
Police said the driver exited the car to observe the victim before getting back inside and fleeing the scene.
The 28-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, where he died a short time later.
Philadelphia police ask anyone with information to call 911 or the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Tips can also be anonymously submitted by calling or texting 215-686-8477.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
