Police: Driver runs away after hitting bicyclist in Astoria, Queens

Friday, August 18, 2017
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- A bicyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Queens late Thursday night.

The 59-year-old bicyclist was struck at around 11 p.m. at the intersection of 36th Avenue and 12th Street in Astoria.
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After the crash, the driver of the Mercedes-Benz pulled over and ran away from the scene on foot.

His passenger stayed in the vehicle and is being interviewed by police.
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The bicyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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