Pedestrian Killed in Long Island City Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Aftab Alam, 71, of Richmond Hill, who was crossing at 38th Avenue and 11th Street in the Dutch Kills section shortly after midnight on November 2.
- Update, November 11: Police identified the man as Aftab Alam, 71, of Richmond Hill.
Aftab Alam, 71, of Richmond Hill, was killed in a pedestrian crash on 38th Avenue in Long Island City on November 2, according to the NYPD.
What Happened at 38th Avenue and 11th Street
A law enforcement source said the man was crossing at 38th Avenue and 11th Street in the Dutch Kills section at about 12:10 a.m. when a driver in an unidentified vehicle struck him and sped away. Police said the vehicle was a red SUV that had been parked at the southwest corner and made a left turn onto northbound 11th Street. A 911 caller reported a man in need of medical attention, and police went to the scene. Police said they found the man in the roadway with severe trauma to his head and body. EMS took him to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Police said he later died of his injuries.
Where the 114th Precinct Search Stands
Officers from the 114th Precinct are searching for the driver who left. No arrests have been made, and the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is continuing the investigation. The city medical examiner's office will determine how the man died. Police identified Alam on November 5.
Police often share a description of the vehicle they are looking for, such as its color or the damage it may have. Those details help people nearby recognize it.
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