Police search for USPS driver after man killed in Hell's Kitchen hit-and-run
HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are searching for a U.S. Postal Service driver after a 66-year-old man was struck and killed in Hell's Kitchen on Saturday morning.
The crash happened just after 5:30 a.m. on Ninth Avenue between West 54th and West 55th streets.
Police say the 66-year-old man was crossing Ninth Avenue mid-block when he was struck by a USPS truck.
The driver did not remain at the scene, according to police.
Dominick Accetta works at Sacco Pizza near where the crash happened, and witnessed first responders giving the victim CPR.
"They turned him over and were working the guy for almost a half hour, maybe more," said Accetta.
The victim's identity has not been released at this time. Police say he was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"You could tell the guy was not moving, it wasn't even a flinch or whatever," Accetta added.
No arrests have been made.
The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating.
USPS released a statement Saturday saying,
"We are deeply saddened to hear of this accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased. The Postal Service is cooperating fully with law enforcement on the investigation. Local law enforcement are in the best position to respond to further inquiries on the investigation."
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