Police released enhanced images of a vehicle they say struck a 9-year-old boy and fled the scene Saturday in Southwest Philadelphia.
Monday, February 16, 2026 11:29PMand fled the scene Saturday in Southwest Philadelphia, hoping the clearer pictures will lead to information about the driver. Investigators say the child was hit while crossing South 56th Street near his home.
Video previously shared by Action News shows the moment of the hit-and-run, which left the boy with critical injuries. IMAGE: Police are searching for this car, which is believed to be involved in a hit-and-run on Feb. 14. The newly enhanced images show what police are looking for: a burgundy 2010-2013 Honda Crosstour with distinctive damage and mismatched doors. One door is blue, and another on the passenger side is white."They speed down with no regard for anything," said G. Fernandez, who lives on South 56th Street just feet from where the child was struck.Fernandez said she has seen the same vehicle driving the wrong way on the street before and believes the driver may live nearby. Police have been canvassing the area as the child continues to recover. He has been released from the hospital after treatment for a broken femur, cuts, and bruises. His family said they hope someone will come forward with information about the driver."I've never seen people with such non-compassionate disregard, disrespect," Fernandez said.
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