Good Samaritan killed while helping hit-and-run victim

A Good Samaritan was struck and killed on Saturday morning while attempting to help the victim of hit-and-run accident in Hamilton,  according to a report by WPIV-TV Philadelphia.

The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on I-195 eastbound between exits 1 and 2.  According to police, a car spun out of control and into the westbound lane after being struck by another car.  The driver of the second car then fled the scene, the report said.

A third driver who witnessed the crash stopped his vehicle in an apparent attempt to offer aid.  The report stated that the driver of the third car was fatally struck by a pick-up truck when he exited his vehicle, according to the police.

Neither of the other drivers involved in the accident were hurt.  The driver in the pick-up truck remained at the scene.  No names have yet been released.  The Hamilton Police department is investigating the crash.