A person hit by a car lands on another car before both flee the scene; Philadelphia police are looking for the suspects

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are searching for two separate vehicles and drivers after one person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia Saturday night.

It happened just before midnight on Washington Avenue and South 20th Street in the city’s Point Breeze neighborhood.

Officials say an unknown vehicle, possibly an Infiniti, was traveling east on the 200 block of Washington Avenue at the time.

A pedestrian was walking south on Washington Avenue when he was hit by a car.

The impact caused the pedestrian to land on another unknown vehicle, which may also be an Infiniti.

Both vehicles fled the scene after the incident, police say.

The victim was transported to Jefferson Hospital with severe head trauma. He is listed in very poor condition.

No word yet on his age or identity.

Parts of the Infiniti were recovered from the highway after the collision, according to investigators. It is unclear if the parts came from any of the vehicles involved.

Police say they also found a shoe left at the scene.

Neighbors in the area say cars are constantly speeding on Washington Street, making the road dangerous.

“They fly here. They think it’s a race track,” said John Nicotera of Point Breeze.

For this reason, people say that although this conflict is unfortunate, it is not unexpected.

“Not surprised, not surprised,” Nicotera said. “Even if you have a light and you’re crossing the street, you still have to worry about someone blowing the light and hitting you. It’s very bad here.”

He has worked in the area for 35 years and says the problems are worse since the city changed the traffic pattern by reducing driving lanes and adding bike lanes.

Nicotera said he has one message for those driving in the area.

“There’s no reason to do 60 miles an hour down this road,” he said.