The 88-year-old victim, identified as Ngan Yung, was in the crosswalk of Canal and Allen Streets in Chinatown just before 11 a.m. when the van struck her as it made a right turn.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim unconscious with head and body trauma.
She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police say the driver of the MTA-owned van, Michael Broughton, 43, has been charged with failure to yield and exercise due care.
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Broughton did stay on the scene of the crash.
The investigation is ongoing. The MTA says they are fully cooperating with police.
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