PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 29-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia early Monday morning.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. at 72nd Street and Elmwood Avenue, in the Eastwick section of the city. First responders found a woman, identified as Talyia Nesmith, lying on the street.
Police said Nesmith was struck by a speeding car as she got out of a rideshare vehicle and tried to cross the street. She was then thrown into the rear of a parked car.
Police said the driver, who was in a black Dodge Charger, struck another parked car while fleeing the scene.
Nesmith was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
Some of Nesmith’s family members visited the scene Monday morning, saying this has been a shock to the entire family.
Police said they are looking for a black 2020-2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat or Scat Pack Widebody with possible damage to the passenger side and windshield.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-8477.
Victim was struck after getting out of a rideshare, police say
Victim was struck after getting out of a rideshare, police say
