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Police Hunt Joseph Cini After Fatal North Philadelphia Hit-and-Run

Investigators say he was evading a domestic-assault warrant at the time of the crash.

Overview

  • A Nissan Maxima driven by Joseph Cini struck a red Jeep Patriot being used as an Uber at West Girard Avenue and North 9th Street shortly before 7:30 a.m. Monday.
  • The Uber's 63-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at 7:24 a.m., and the 51-year-old driver was hospitalized in stable condition.
  • Members of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office had attempted to serve Cini with a domestic-assault warrant moments before the collision.
  • Police say Cini fled the scene on foot along North 8th Street and remains at large.
  • Authorities urge tips to the Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3181, to 911, or to the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS.