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Man dies after being struck by car

An East Torresdale man died on Christmas Eve four days after he was struck by a car while walking near his home.

Richard Affatato, 67, was crossing the 4700 block of Linden Ave. at about 5:15 p.m. when a westbound black 2006 Lincoln struck him. Affatato rolled onto the hood and windshield of the car, then to the ground. He suffered head injuries.

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Emergency responders took the victim to Aria Health’s Torresdale Campus, where he died at about 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Police did not identify the motorist or report any other injuries. No criminal charges were filed.

Affatato, of the 9200 block of Hegerman St., was retired, according a personal friend, Paul DeFinis, but he often visited DeFinis’ State Auto Body shop at Torresdale and Solly avenues. Affatato was at the shop that afternoon, then got a ride to Torresdale and Linden shortly before the accident, DeFinis said. ••

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