Brendan Casuscelli, 23, Dies After Overnight Port Richmond Hit-and-Run Collision in Philadelphia
Brendan Casuscelli, a 23-year-old resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, died after a vehicle struck them on North Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond area.
Philadelphia police responded at approximately 12:53 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after receiving a report of an unconscious person in the roadway.
Officers found Casuscelli with severe head trauma, and paramedics provided emergency care before pronouncing them dead at the scene.
Investigators found tire marks near the location and believe a fast-moving vehicle struck Casuscelli before leaving the area.
Authorities reported no witnesses, vehicle description, or arrests as detectives continued reviewing security-camera footage from the industrial corridor.
Casuscelli’s sudden passing brings profound sorrow to everyone mourning this heartbreaking loss.
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