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Suspect in deadly North Philadelphia hit-and-run surrenders to police

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Edward Prince PHILADELPHIA - A suspect wanted for fatally striking a deaf and mute man with his car last week in North Philadelphia surrendered to police on Wednesday with his lawyer.Authorities believe 44-year-old Edward Prince was behind the wheel of a blue GMC SUV last Wednesday when it fatally struck 60-year-old Roberto Oquendo Velez as he was crossing 2nd and Ontario Streets around 11 p.m.Roberto Oquendo Velez ( Family photo) The crash caused Velez to be dragged 300 feet before he became dislodged from the fleeing vehicle, which authorities believe is a 2001-2005 Yukon or Envoy.

Velez was pronounced dead at the scene.According to the victim's family, Velez lived a block away from where he was fatally struck for over 30 years and may.

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