The man was struck on the westbound Parkway at Jewel Avenue just after 11:15 a.m.
The 63-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he was a private contractor doing electrical work for Welsbach Electric Company in the left lane of the roadway when an Audi hit him.
The driver, a 26 year old man from Queens, remained at the scene, but he was taken into police custoy on suspicion of drunk driving.
Charges were pending, officials said.
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