Man killed by hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Brooklyn, police say

SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A man was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Brooklyn.

Police say the 66-year-old was crossing 4th Avenue at 59th Street when he was hit just before 7 p.m. Saturday.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses tell Eyewitness News that the victim is a nearby business owner and that he had a hard time getting around.

Police are currently searching for the driver of the car and an investigation is ongoing.

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