Man killed by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn

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CLINTON HILL, Brooklyn -- A 55-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a driver in Brooklyn early Saturday, according to police.

The incident happened just after midnight at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fulton Street, authorities say.

The 55-year-old was crossing the street on Washington Avenue when he was hit by a burgundy Ford Explorer, officials report. Police are now looking for the driver who they say fled the scene.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities. Officers are continuing to investigate the incident.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here.

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