Man killed after early morning hit-and-run in East Oak Lane

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 50-year-old man was struck and killed in the city's East Oak Lane section early Saturday morning.

Police say it happened around 1:20, on North 8th Street near 64th Avenue.

The driver reportedly sped off. The unidentified victim was rushed to Einstein Medical Center, but died from his injuries.

Police have not released a description of the vehicle yet.

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