Cyclist killed, driver leaves scene, calls police hours later

Digital Brief: Jan. 28, 2023 (AM)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Philadelphia's Olney section was arrested Saturday morning, police say. A bicyclist died at the intersection of Westford Road and Ashdale Street Friday night after a crash with a car, authorities say.

Police identified the bicyclist as 41-year-old Danyel O. Tingle from Philadelphia.

The 42-year-old driver of a 2005 Chevrolet crashed with the bicyclist around 8:30 p.m. Friday and fled the scene. Medics pronounced the bicyclist dead at 8:42 p.m.

The driver of the Chevrolet called police on Saturday at 12:30 a.m. and was subsequently arrested and taken to the Crash Investigation Division, authorities say.

Police identified him as Byron Itzep. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, driving without a license,  accident involving death and related charges.   

Police also say they towed the car involved in the crash.

The incident remains under investigation.

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