Authorities in Brooklyn are on the hunt for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred late last night. According to PIX11, a 32-year-old woman was struck and killed by a maroon Chevy making a turn onto Marcus Garvey Boulevard at approximately 11:55 p.m. The victim, who was reportedly standing in the road at the time, succumbed to her injuries after being rushed to a local hospital.
After hitting the woman, the driver continued on, crashing into two parked cars on Lafayette Avenue before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot, as outlined by CBS News. Running from the scene, the perpetrator left the woman on the street, where she was later found and tragically passed away from her injuries.
The NYPD has yet to make any arrests in connection to the incident, and the investigation remains active. The identity of the woman has not been disclosed as authorities presumably work to notify her next of kin. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for this tragic event.
Law enforcement officials encourage anyone with intelligence on the case to come forward, providing several avenues for tip submissions. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting their website, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers, fleeing the scene of the accident, can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), providing a crucial linguistic access point for a diverse community grappling with the aftermath of this crime.
