Video footage and a ride-share app helped investigators place the suspect at the Germantown Pike scene, according to authorities.
EAST NORRITON TOWNSHIP, PA - October 20, 2026
Officials in Montgomery County have charged a Philadelphia man in the death of 29-year-old Ricardo Baptiste, who was reportedly struck in East Norriton Township on September 6. The case was reported by 6abc Philadelphia (WPVI).
Key Facts
- Date: Crash on September 6; reported October 20, 2026
- Location: East Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Germantown Pike and Whitehall Road
- Type of crash: Fatal hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: A white sedan and a truck
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Reported by: 6abc Philadelphia (WPVI)
Crash Overview
The crash took place at the intersection of Germantown Pike and Whitehall Road on September 6. Authorities say Baptiste was first hit by a white sedan and then run over by a truck.
Authorities say they connected Andy Nunez Vasquez to the scene at the time of the crash by drawing on surveillance footage and a ride-share app. Vasquez has been charged with hitting and killing Baptiste. The reporting announcing the arrest was published on October 20, 2026. Few additional details have been reported.
People Involved
- Ricardo Baptiste, 29, was a resident of Lansdowne and a kindergarten teacher. He was the father of a 3-year-old girl. He died in the crash.
- Andy Nunez Vasquez, a Philadelphia man, has been charged. These are charges, not findings of guilt.
Investigation Status
Authorities in Montgomery County announced the charges. According to the reporting, Vasquez's presence at the scene was established using surveillance video and a ride-share app. The reports do not describe the cause of the crash beyond the hit-and-run charge.