The accident happened on 21st Street in Sunset Park shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday.
Police say first responders rushed the victim to the hospital, but he died a short time later.
Investigators say the driver who hit the victim fled the scene, but left the white van there.
Police have not identified the victim and have not released a description of the suspect.
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