Pedestrian killed in Manhattan hit-and-run: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Chinatown, Manhattan early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Officers responded to reports of a man struck at the intersection of Canal Street and Lafayette Steet at 4:58 a.m., according to the NYPD. A man in his 30s was found on the road, unconscious and unresponsive, authorities report.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was crossing Canal Street when the driver of a dark-colored SUV struck him before speeding off, authorities said.
First responders rushed the man to a hospital for treatment but he later died. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
“Canal Street is the most dangerous street in Manhattan,” said a representative from Transportation Alternative on Wednesday. “Over the past five years, drivers have killed three pedestrians, and in the last two years, four bike riders and one pedestrian have been seriously injured on the corridor. “
The non-profit organization said Canal Street has been listed as a Vision Zero Priority Corridor since 2015. However, no safety upgrades have been made at the intersection.
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