61-year-old woman struck and killed while crossing street in Jackson Heights

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Queens
The accident happened in Jackson Heights.

JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed in the Jackson Heights section of Queens on Thursday morning.

The victim, a 61-year-old woman, was struck at 37th Avenue and 90th Street just before 6:45 a.m.

The driver was turning from 37th Avenue, struck the woman and continued southbound on 90th Street.

The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition where she was later pronounced dead.

Police are looking for a blue sedan that may have left the scene.

Few other details were released.

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