The 34-year-old Brooklyn man was struck at Willmohr Street and East 94th Street in Brownsville at 11:10 a.m.
He sustained head trauma and leg injuries and is is in critical condition at Brookdale University Hospital
A gray two-door newer model Infiniti with significant front end damage fled the scene and is currently being sought.
Residents in the area say the scene of the accident can be a very dangerous intersection. There is three-way traffic, but only one stop sign.
Witnesses tell police the driver was speeding.
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