Overview
- Police said the pedestrian was struck around 5:50 p.m. on Arch Street near Independence Mall.
- A Philadelphia Fire Department medic unit pronounced the man dead at the scene at 5:55 p.m.
- Authorities have not released the victim's name as identification and notification proceed.
- The Philadelphia Police Department's Crash Investigation Division is leading the inquiry.
- NJ Transit declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation.