Man struck, critically injured by hit-and-run driver in Queens

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in the Jamaica section of Queens.

The 31-year-old man was struck by a car while crossing Liberty Avenue at 160th Street around 10:15 p.m. Monday.

He was taken to Jamaica Medical Center in critical condition.

The vehicle, possibly a sedan, did not stop and continued westbound on Liberty Avenue.

Police are searching for the driver.

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