Pedestrian killed after being hit by 2 different vehicles in Brooklyn

KENSINGTON, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn, including a white van that fled the scene.

Police say the incident happened just before 9:15 p.m. at Caton Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Kensington.

They say a man was walking at the intersection when he was struck by a white van that fled the scene after injuring the pedestrian.

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A second vehicle then struck the man but remained on the scene.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene around 9:45 p.m.

Police are looking for the driver of the white van.

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