Overview
- Two men in their 20s were struck just after 4:05 a.m. while crossing 102nd Street at 37th Avenue in Corona, Queens.
- The driver headed south on 102nd Street in a white SUV and did not stop, according to the NYPD.
- One victim died at the scene and the other, a 24-year-old, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition.
- State Sen. Jessica Ramos posted condolences and relayed basic details as police confirmed an active investigation.
- Reporters noted heavy citywide crash volumes and said it was not yet clear whether this was the first road fatality of 2026.