NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD is searching for the driver of an SUV after a 75-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sunset Park over the weekend.
The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 41st Street. According to police, Judith Byron was crossing 7th Avenue in the crosswalk with a walk signal when she was struck by a northbound silver SUV, whose driver ran a red light.
The SUV did not stop and fled the scene, officials said.
Byron was taken to Maimonides Medical Center with severe body trauma, and was later pronounced dead.
There have been no arrests and the NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is investigating.