Philadelphia, PA (November 4, 2026) – A 56-year-old man was killed after a driver struck him and kept going at Chelten and McMahon avenues in Philadelphia on Monday night, November 2.
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection just after 8 p.m. and found the man, who had been hit by a vehicle. He was taken to Einstein Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver fled the scene. Police have not released a description of the vehicle.
The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate the cause of the crash and search for the driver involved.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who lost his life.
Can Families Recover Compensation After a Fatal Hit-and-Run in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, your family may be able to recover compensation after a fatal hit-and-run in Philadelphia, even if the driver is never found. Uninsured motorist coverage on your loved one’s policy or a household member’s policy could help. Pennsylvania drivers may reject this coverage in writing, so the policy must be checked.
To help identify the driver, investigators may look for nearby video, witness statements, and vehicle parts left at the scene. The police report may also contain useful information. Families can save any details they receive and ask nearby businesses to preserve security footage before recordings are erased.
Once the driver is identified, the family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim and a separate claim for losses the person suffered before death. The estate’s representative generally handles those filings. The evidence will affect what can be recovered.
Under Pennsylvania law, families generally have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Insurance policies may set different notice deadlines, so keeping track of dates matters. Waiting too long can limit the family’s choices.
Because evidence can become harder to find over time, a Philadelphia wrongful death lawyer can gather police updates, surveillance video, and witness details. An attorney can also look into whether the driver can be found and explain what those findings mean for your family’s claim.
At Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer, we help families in Pennsylvania after fatal pedestrian crashes. We explain who may file a wrongful death claim, what evidence matters, and which deadlines apply.
If your family lost someone in a Philadelphia hit-and-run, call Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer, at (800) 905-3425. We can explain the steps your family may take next.
Note: Our team of writers relies on various secondary sources to create this post, including local and state media outlets, police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts of serious accidents in Pennsylvania. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer, immediately so we can correct the information and ensure the post reflects the most accurate details. Posts can also be removed upon request.
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