NYPD: 55-year-old man killed in Prospect Heights hit-and-run
Briefly

A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred in Prospect Heights where a 55-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a burgundy Ford Explorer at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fulton Street shortly after midnight. Emergency services arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the hospital. As of the latest reports, the driver of the vehicle is still unidentified and remains at large. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward through a dedicated tip line.
A 55-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck during a hit-and-run overnight in Prospect Heights, according to police.
Police say the man was crossing the Washington Avenue and Fulton Street intersection just after 12 a.m. when a burgundy Ford Explorer hit him.
The man was pronounced dead at a hospital. As of Saturday morning, the driver remains at large.
Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
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