Philadelphia, PA – A Friday evening collision in West Philadelphia claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman after she was struck by a car that fled the scene, police said.

Deadly crash on Lancaster Avenue

At about 5:20 p.m., investigators say a black Infiniti with a Delaware paper tag was traveling east on Lancaster Avenue when it struck the woman near 54th Street. After the impact, the car reversed down Lancaster Avenue before fleeing south.

The driver later dropped off a female passenger at a pizza shop near 56th Street and Girard Avenue before continuing on. Medics rushed the victim to Lankenau Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 5:52 p.m.

Police searching for suspect vehicle

The striking vehicle is described as a black Infiniti with front-end damage. Authorities are urging a

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