Woman, 69, killed in Upper East Side hit-and-run

A woman was killed in an apparent hit-and-run crash on Manhattan’s Upper East Side early Wednesday, police said.

What we know:

The 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 4:28 a.m. at East 57th Street and Second Avenue, according to the NYPD.

What we don't know:

The driver fled, and no description of the vehicle was immediately available.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is investigating.

The Source: This report is based on information from police. 

Crime and Public Safety