Pedestrian struck, killed on Broad Street

Authorities say a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing Broad Street in North Philadelphia.It happened around 11:40 Saturday morning on the 2700 block of North Broad Street.Authorities say the victim, a man in his 50s, was struck by a vehicle travellingnorthbound.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Police say the driver of the striking vehicle did stop at the scene.The area near the accident was closed as officers investigated and cleared the scene.