Wheelchair left at scene of fatal hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, police say
Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a woman in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park early Tuesday morning.
The woman was found on the 2200 block of Reservoir Drive, near Diamond Drive, just before 2 a.m.
The victim was thrown about 100 feet from the impact, which led investigators to believe the driver was going at a high speed, Chief Inspector Scott Small said at the scene.
The woman was later identified as Sharell Holliday from Strawberry Mansion.
Police said preliminary investigations revealed an unidentified car that they believe is silver was driving in an unknown direction when they hit Holliday who was in a wheelchair.
Car parts at the scene may help police learn what type of vehicle hit Holliday.
Police are looking through real-time crime cameras near the scene for any vehicles with damage consistent with striking a pedestrian.
No witnesses had come forward as of early Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run is urged to contact the Crash Investigation Division at 215-684-3180 or call 911.
