A manhunt is underway in East New York after a 6-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle that took off from the scene Thursday night in Brooklyn, according to police.
The collision happened at Euclid Avenue and Linden Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. The child was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition. Police say an investigation is ongoing as they work to track down the driver.
Police: Driver Fled The Scene
As reported by ABC7 New York, the vehicle did not remain at the scene and authorities are describing the probe as active. According to the station, police had not released a suspect description, and detectives were still on the scene late into the evening gathering evidence.
Why Linden Boulevard Is In The Spotlight
City officials have proposed a redesign of a one-mile stretch of Linden Boulevard between Fountain Avenue and Conduit Avenue after years of crashes, according to News12 Brooklyn. The outlet reports the city recorded 443 injuries on that corridor from 2021 to 2025, and local advocates have labeled the roadway "a boulevard of death."
The danger along the corridor was highlighted this spring when Streetsblog New York detailed a separate March hit-and-run that killed a 4-year-old near Rockaway Parkway and Linden Boulevard.
The city says construction on the Linden Boulevard redesign is expected to begin by the end of the summer and continue into 2027, News12 Brooklyn reports. Residents and safety advocates say high speeds and wide crossings keep the stretch dangerous for now. Authorities urged anyone with information about Thursday's crash to contact local detectives or Crime Stoppers.
How To Help
Anyone with video or information is asked to reach out to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The program accepts anonymous tips by phone, online or through its mobile app. The NYPD lists the hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS and also provides an online tip form. According to the department, anonymous tips that lead to arrests may qualify for a reward.
