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Police: Fleeing Driver Strikes And Kills Woman, Hits Cars

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Police say a 46-year-old woman was struck and killed by a driver who was trying to flee the scene of an accident in south Philadelphia.

Authorities say the driver of a white SUV hit several vehicles and the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not identified. It happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police say the driver tried to flee but was chased and stopped by witnesses. The driver, who wasn't identified, was taken to a local hospital.

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