Woman killed in car accident in Philadelphia yesterday

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police have released video of the vehicle being south for a hit-and-run in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning that left a woman dead.

The images shows a gray or silver sedan. Police say it should have damage to the right front side and possibly to the windshield.

Woman killed in car accident in Philadelphia yesterday

Pictured: The vehicle sought for a hit-and-run on Whitaker Avenue in North Philadelphia that left a woman dead.

No vehicle parts were recovered at the scene, police say.

The hit-and-run happened around 2:55 a.m. at Whitaker Avenue and Luzerne Street.

Police say the victim, 26-year-old LesMarie Velazquez, was crossing Whitaker when she was struck.

Velazquez was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition and was pronounced dead at 5:14 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477), call the Accident Investigation Division at 215-685-3180/3181 or dial 911.

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