Family Mourns Father of 3 Killed in Philly Hit-and-Run

Glenn Richard Colville Jr. was struck and killed while riding his bike, and the driver fled the scene.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:07am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered bicycle reflector against a pitch-black background, conveying the sudden and violent nature of the hit-and-run incident that took the life of a father of three.A shattered bicycle reflector symbolizes the tragic loss of a father of three in a hit-and-run crash, underscoring the need for improved cycling safety in Philadelphia.Philadelphia Today

A 43-year-old father of three, Glenn Richard Colville Jr., was killed in a hit-and-run incident while riding his bike in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood. The driver fled the scene, and police have a person of interest but no arrests have been made. Colville's family is seeking justice and calling for improved bike safety measures in the city to prevent similar tragedies.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing dangers cyclists face on city streets and the need for stronger safety measures and accountability. The lack of arrests so far has left Colville's family searching for answers and justice, underscoring the challenges in hit-and-run cases.

The details

On April 12, around 8:10 p.m., Colville was riding his mountain bike on Lehigh and Aramingo avenues when he was struck by a car that fled the scene. A witness tried to save him, but Colville was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after. Police said the witness spotted the license plate and saw a group of young people get out of the car and run away on foot. A 21-year-old woman believed to be the daughter of the car's owner was taken into custody as a person of interest, but no arrests have been made.

  • On Sunday, April 12, around 8:10 p.m., Colville was struck and killed.
  • Several days after the crash, no one has been arrested or charged.

The players

Glenn Richard Colville Jr.

A 43-year-old father of three who was killed in the hit-and-run incident while riding his bike.

Denise Tyson

Colville's mother, who has been in contact with detectives and is searching for answers.

Shannon Colville

Colville's sister, who is seeking justice for her brother's death.

Dean Colville

Colville's uncle, who is also seeking justice and says "something needs to happen."

Philly Bike Action

A nonprofit focused on improving safety for cyclists in Philadelphia, arguing that the city's current bike safety measures are not enough to prevent such tragedies.

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What’s next

The family plans to hold a vigil for Colville on Aramingo and Lehigh avenues on Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. Police are also continuing their investigation and urging anyone with information on the hit-and-run to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for improved bike safety measures in Philadelphia, including concrete barriers to separate cyclists from traffic. Colville's family is seeking justice, but the lack of arrests so far has left them searching for answers and highlights the challenges in hit-and-run cases.