Hit-run driver sought for running down woman, 81, in Queens

Police are searching for the driver of an Acura SUV who allegedly ran over an 81-year-old woman in Jackson Heights on Feb. 6, 2023
Police are searching for the driver of an Acura SUV who allegedly ran over an 81-year-old woman in Jackson Heights on Feb. 6, 2023. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who ran down and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens this week.

The NYPD released surveillance images Wednesday of the Acura SUV suspected of hitting the woman Monday afternoon in Jackson Heights.

The SUV was traveling eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue around 2:20 p.m. when it struck the woman as she crossed the busy avenue at 94th Street.

The SUV was last seen heading eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue, police said
The SUV was last seen heading eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue, police said. Photo credit NYPD

After plowing into the woman, the driver continued to head eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue, police said.

The victim suffered serious injuries in the crash, police said.

She was transported in serious but stable condition to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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