83-year-old critically injured in Brooklyn hit and run

PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- An 83-year-old man was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.

It happened near 6th Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope on Saturday.

Police say the 83-year-old was crossing the street around 2:30 p.m. when a dark-colored sedan struck him and fled the scene.

The victim was taken to Methodist Hospital and has since been upgraded to stable condition.

No arrests have been made.

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Josh Einiger has the exclusive report.

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