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Pedestrian critically hurt in early-morning crash on Oxford Avenue
A man was critically injured after a northbound white Hyundai SUV struck him as he crossed Oxford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia early Saturday. Police said he was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital; the investigation is ongoing.
A man was critically injured early Saturday after a white Hyundai SUV struck him on Oxford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
Officers responded at about 2:31 a.m. to the 7300 block of Oxford Avenue for a reported crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminary findings indicate the SUV was traveling north when it hit the man as he crossed toward the west side of the road, according to police.
The man suffered head and facial injuries and was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. The crash remains under investigation.