He was reportedly crossing East 95th Street with his mother when he was hit by an SUV that was traveling northbound. His mother was unhurt.
Thomas was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Eyewitness News is told the driver of the SUV that struck the boy fled the scene. The vehicle was described as a light-colored Cadillac SUV.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also text their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577.
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