2 pedestrians struck, 1 fatally, in Corona hit-and-run crash

Thursday, January 1, 2026
CORONA, Queens (WABC) -- Two pedestrians were struck, one fatally, in a hit and run in Queens early Thursday.

The victims, in their 20s, were crossing westbound on 102nd Street just after 4:05 a.m. on New Year's Day.

A white SUV driving southbound on 102nd Street struck both pedestrians.

A man who appeared to be in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 24-year-old man was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition.



The driver of the SUV did not stop and is being sought.

The investigation into the deadly crash is ongoing.



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