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27-year-old cyclist injured in weekend hit-and-run dies

April 19, 2016

Jamal Morris

Jamal Morris, 27. Photo from Facebook.

A 27-year-old man who was struck by a motorist in a hit and run collision near 45th and Market early Saturday morning has died, according to police.

Jamal Morris, a 2011 Drexel graduate who lived near 53rd and Market, was pronounced dead at about 10 a.m. Monday morning. Police found him unresponsive along the street at about 3:45 a.m. on Saturday and he was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where he remained in extremely critical condition through the weekend.

Police say that the damage to his bike suggests he had been struck by a vehicle. Police have made no arrests and, so far, have no suspects.

Morris was originally from Warwick, New York and graduated from Drexel with a degree in mechanical engineering, according to his social media profiles. He worked for the international engineering firm Amec Foster Wheeler.

Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call 215-685-3180 or 911.

3 Comments For This Post

  1. David M Says:

    Tragedy. Please share information if you have it. Drivers are often so mindless. Hit and run is beyond that.

  2. Kenneth A Says:

    I’m a cyclist also and my heart goes out to this outstanding young mans family! RIP brotha

  3. Strongforu Says:

    Rest in peace and power. Drivers we must be more aware of our cyclists and vice versa. A promising young life has been taken because someone was in a hurry.

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