Teenager killed in hit-and-run crash identified; 5 others injured

The collision occurred near the intersection of State Road and Ashburner Street in Philadelphia Friday evening.

June 1, 2024, 7:13 p.m. EDT | Update June 1, 2024, 7:32 p.m. EDT

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A teenager died and five others were injured in a three-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood Friday evening.

The collision occurred around 9:10 p.m. at 8400 State Road and Ashburner Street when a silver Nissan sport utility vehicle heading south on State Road collided with a black 2012 Honda, according to police.

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The Honda then collided with a black 2017 Ford Escape and a utility pole. The Nissan fled, authorities said.

A 17-year-old Philadelphia boy in the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. On Saturday, authorities identified the teen as Shibin Sony.

The driver and another passenger in the Honda were both taken to hospital in extremely critical condition.

Three people inside the Ford Escape were taken to hospital and were all in stable condition.

An investigation into the collision is underway, police said.