Man critically injured by hit-run driver speeding through Bronx gas station

Police released images of an Acura sedan and the driver they're searching for in connection with a hit-and-run that left a man critically injured at a Bronx gas station on Oct. 29
Police released images of an Acura sedan and the driver they're searching for in connection with a hit-and-run that left a man critically injured at a Bronx gas station on Oct. 29. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man was struck and critically injured by a driver who sped through a Bronx gas station and fled the scene, police said.

The NYPD released surveillance images Monday of the vehicle and suspect they’re searching for in the Oct. 29 hit-and-run in Morris Heights.

The 44-year-old victim was sitting on a two-wheeled vehicle at the Sunoco at Jerome Avenue and Featherbed Lane just before midnight when a dark-colored Acura sedan sped through the station.

The victim was struck at the Sunoco at Jerome Avenue and Featherbed Lane in Morris Heights
The victim was struck at the Sunoco at Jerome Avenue and Featherbed Lane in Morris Heights. Photo credit Google Street View

The out-of-control Acura crashed into the victim before its driver sped away, police said.

The victim suffered serious leg trauma. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in critical but stable condition.

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

The driver of the Acura sped through the station at a high rate of speed, police said
The driver of the Acura sped through the station at a high rate of speed, police said. Photo credit NYPD
The suspect was last seen fleeing the gas station
The suspect was last seen fleeing the gas station. Photo credit NYPD
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