Man struck, killed in hit-and-crash in Hamilton Heights; police searching for driver

HAMILTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man in Manhattan Sunday morning.

Police say the incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. when a man was struck by a vehicle at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Hamilton Heights.

The vehicle fled the scene.

The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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The bodycam footage starts with police arresting 22-year-old Elvin James, who was wanted in connection to an attempted murder.

Police did not have a description of the vehicle or any further details about the victim.

An investigation is underway.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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