Aug 5, 2008 10:00 am US/Eastern
Vigil Held For Victim Of Delaware County Hit-Run
SHARON HILL, Pa. (CBS 3) ―
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A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by a hit-run driver while crossing Chester Pike in Sharon Hill on August 3.
CBS
A candlelight vigil was held Monday evening for teenage girl who was struck and killed by a hit and run driver in Delaware County.
Authorities said the 16-year-old victim, identified as Faith Sinclair, was crossing the street near Chester Pike and Laurel Road in Sharon Hill when she was struck by a vehicle at about 10:15 p.m. Sunday evening.
Sinclair, an honor student at Ridley High School, was walking with friends at the time of the accident.
"We were half-way across and these blue headlights came like 80, 90 miles-per-hour," said friend and witness, Kirstie Kehner. "I turned around and she was on the ground."
Witnesses said the teen was hit by a dark-colored car, possibly a Mercedes or BMW that was traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver failed to stop after the crash and fled the scene.
Authorities are searching for a Mercedes or BMW with possible front-end and windshield damage. The vehicle may also be missing a passenger side-view mirror and front grill.
Family and friends gathered at the intersection of the deadly crash Monday afternoon to create a makeshift memorial for the fallen teen.
"I pray that the person who did this pray and turn yourself in," said eyewitness Travis Bussey. "Have a conscience; you took someone's child away."
Funeral arrangements are pending.
If you have any information on this incident, you are urged to contact the Sharon Hill Police Department.
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