Man hit, killed by vehicle while jump-starting his car in North Philadelphia, police say

By Matt Cavallo

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A 60-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.

Officials with the Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division tell CBS News Philadelphia the crash happened around 3 a.m. at the intersection of West Hunting Park Avenue and Fox Street.

The man was out of his car attempting to jump-start it when another vehicle hit him. The driver then got out of the vehicle and fled on foot, but was apprehended by police a short time later.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital, but died a short time after arrival.

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