Do you know him? Elderly woman critically injured in brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

Do You Know Him? Elderly woman critically injured in Brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

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September 16, 2025

Brooklyn, NY – A 76-year-old woman was left fighting for her life Tuesday morning after being struck by a truck in a Brooklyn crosswalk, police said.

The collision happened around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue U. According to investigators, the victim was crossing the street when a white truck, driven by an unidentified man, struck her and continued southbound on Ocean Avenue without stopping.

Do you know him? Elderly woman critically injured in brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought
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The woman suffered serious injuries to her face, neck, back, and legs. EMS transported her to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where she remains in critical condition.

Police are searching for the driver and the vehicle involved. No arrests have been made.

Key Points

  • A 76-year-old woman was struck by a white truck Tuesday morning in Brooklyn.
  • The driver fled southbound on Ocean Avenue after the crash.
  • The victim was hospitalized in critical condition with multiple injuries.

A Brooklyn hit-and-run has left an elderly woman clinging to life.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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