1 dead and several injured after hit-and-run in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg neighborhood, police say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One person died and several were injured in a three-car hit-and-run in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg neighborhood Friday night. Police said the crash occurred just after 9 p.m. in the 8400 block of State Road and Ashburner Street.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a silver Nissan SUV was traveling north on State Road and turned left onto Ashburner Street when the Nissan collided with a black Honda speeding south, according to authorities.

After the initial impact, the Honda collided with another car, a black Ford Escape, and a utility pole, according to the press release. Police said the driver of the Nissan left the scene of the accident.

There were three people in the Honda and three in the Ford, so a total of six people.

A passenger in the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:30 p.m. Police identified him as 17-year-old Shibin Sony of Rhawnhurst.

The driver of the Honda and another passenger were taken by paramedics to Aria Torresdale Hospital and are in critical condition. The three people in the Ford were also taken by paramedics to Aria Torresdale Hospital and are expected to recover.

The accident is part of an ongoing investigation by the Accident Investigation Division.