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64-year-old man struck and killed in North Philadelphia hit-and-run

Police identified the victim as Raymond Hodgins of the 1800 block of N. Bailey Street.

A 64-year-old man was struck and killed early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia by a driver who fled the scene, police said.

Police identified the victim as Raymond Hodgins of the 1800 block of North Bailey Street.

Hodgins was crossing 23rd Street and Ridge Avenue at 4:39 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that police described as possibly a gray minivan traveling south on Ridge.

Hodgins was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 5:03.

Police said the vehicle continued south on Ridge after hitting Hodgins. A suspect was later arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death, and reckless driving.