Philadelphia police patrol car hits pedestrian

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PHOTO: Melissa Mitman

A Philadelphia police officer hit a pedestrian with their patrol car Tuesday morning in Bella Vista, authorities said.

The crash occurred just before 9:15 a.m. at 9th and South streets, and a 55-year-old woman was taken to Jefferson Hospital in critical condition with several injuries, according to police.

No information was released on Tuesday about the officer or the circumstances of the crash.