Cops: Motorist was DUI when he hit woman, 84, in NE Philly
The woman is reported to be fighting for her life at Aria Torresdale Hospital.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with DUI and assault after hitting an 84-year-old woman with his car in Northeast Philadelphia's Fox Chase section, leaving her fighting for her life, police said Tuesday.
Joseph J. Bradley Jr., of the the 15000 block of Wayside Road, in the Somerton section was taken into custody shortly after police responding to a report for a crash found the woman unconscious and injured in the roadway on the 8000 block of Pine Road about 4:20 a.m. Monday, police said.
NBC10, quoting friends of the victim, identified her as Mabel Stottler and said she was on her daily morning trip to a Dunkin' Donuts when she was hit.
Police said Tuesday morning the woman, who used the walker, was in extremely critical condition at Aria Torresdale Hospital.
Bradley was behind the wheel of a 2002 Chevrolet when he hit the woman, police said.
He has been charged with aggravated assault while driving under the influence of an intoxicant, aggravated assault by motor vehicle and related offenses, police said.
Bail for Bradley was set at $250,000 at hearing early Tuesday, according to court records.