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NYPD Seeks Driver After Fatal Village Crash
24 Aug
Summary
- A 22-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing the street.
- The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Greenwich Village.
- Police are searching for a gray vehicle, possibly an SUV.
Authorities are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Sunday morning. The incident took place around 5 a.m. at the intersection of West Washington Place and Sixth Avenue in Greenwich Village. A 22-year-old woman was crossing West Washington Place within the designated crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle.
The driver reportedly fled the scene, heading northbound on Sixth Avenue before turning onto Waverly Place. Witnesses reported hearing screams and seeing the victim lying on the ground. Emergency responders transported the woman to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Her identity has not yet been released by the NYPD.
Investigators are seeking a gray vehicle, which may be an SUV, in connection with the collision. The investigation is ongoing as police continue their search for the driver and the vehicle involved in this tragic event.
