71-Year-Old Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in the Bronx.
It happened shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday in Mott Haven.
Police said the 71-year-old victim was found unconcious in the roadway with head trauma.
He was pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital.
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The vehicle allegedly fled the scene.
Police have not released the man's name or a description of the car.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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