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Woman Killed in Crown Heights Hit-and-Run Involving 18-Wheeler

Police have opened a hit-and-run investigation, seeking the eastbound 18-wheeler's driver.

Overview

  • The collision happened just after 5:20 a.m. on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights, police said.
  • According to the NYPD, the truck was traveling eastbound when it struck the woman and did not remain at the scene.
  • The victim was pronounced dead at the location, and authorities have not released her identity.
  • Detectives are searching for the vehicle and driver, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
  • Initial reports indicate the driver may not have realized a pedestrian was struck, and police have not identified the truck's make or model.