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Officer Leaves Man in Road, Later Killed | Philadelphia News
A Philly police officer has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly leaving a man lying in the road—only for that man to be fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver minutes later. The officer, who’s been on duty just two years, reportedly spoke with the victim and witnessed his fall before driving away without helping. Authorities are now pursuing two investigations: one to find the green Kia Sportage X Line responsible for the fatal crash, and another into the officer’s actions, which officials call “very troubling” and a violation of departmental values. The 48-year-old victim was…
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