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GERMANTOWN, Philadelphia County, Pa., Nov. 4, 2026 — A 56-year-old man died on Monday night, November 2, after being struck by a vehicle on East Chelten Avenue near McMahon Street, in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and left on the roadway. Philadelphia police are looking for the driver.
The man was crossing East Chelten Avenue near McMahon Street around 8:15 p.m. when a vehicle hit him and left the scene. The crash happened in the 600 block of East Chelten Avenue, near the Social Security office.
Police believe the driver was behind the wheel of a Ford Escape. Investigators at the scene recovered a broken piece of the vehicle's side-view mirror as evidence.
The man was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash or the driver to come forward.
We are deeply sorry for the loss suffered by the victim's family.
Intersection Crashes in Pennsylvania
This fatal crash happened at East Chelten Avenue and McMahon Street in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Our Pennsylvania intersections page covers intersection crashes across Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrians more likely to be hit at night?
Reduced visibility after dark makes it harder for drivers to see people crossing the street, and a large share of pedestrian deaths happen at night or in low-light conditions.
What should a pedestrian do after being struck by a vehicle?
Call 911 right away if possible, try not to move if injured, and make sure to get checked by medical personnel even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms appear later.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers and walkers both need to watch for each other, especially at intersections without signals.
What should drivers do if they're involved in a crash with a pedestrian?
Stop immediately, call for emergency help, and stay at the scene. Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury is a crime in Pennsylvania and in most states.
