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NYPD: 55-year-old man killed in Prospect Heights hit-and-run

Police say the man was crossing the Washington Avenue and Fulton Street intersection when a burgundy Ford Explorer hit him.

News 12 Staff

May 17, 2025, 11:34 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A 55-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck during a hit-and-run overnight in Prospect Heights, according to police.
Police say the man was crossing the Washington Avenue and Fulton Street intersection just after 12 a.m. when a burgundy Ford Explorer hit him.
The man was pronounced dead at a hospital. As of Saturday morning, the driver remains at large.
Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.