The Brief

An accused hit-and-run driver who police say fatally struck a 77-year-old grandmother in Philadelphia has been charged.

Michael Harper allegedly struck 77-year-old Dorthea Cathell near the intersection of 54th Street and Lancaster Avenue.

He turned himself in on Monday and faces several charges, including homicide by vehicle and accidents involving death.

A driver accused of fatally striking a 77-year-old grandmother in Philadelphia and fleeing the scene has been arrested.

What we know:

Michael Harper, 47, is accused of fatally striking 77-year-old Dorthea Cathell with his car last Friday night near the intersection of 54th Street and Lancaster Avenue.

It's alleged that Harper, who turned himself in on Monday, was driving a a black Infiniti with a Delaware paper tag when

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