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Video: Driver Mows Down Pedestrian On Sidewalk In Astoria
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Christopher Robbins
Published May 20, 2014
Modified May 21, 2014
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Police are looking for the driver of a white sedan who drove up on the sidewalk in Astoria early Saturday morning and struck a pedestrian before fleeing the scene.
An NYPD release states that the driver mounted the curb at around 4 a.m. while heading westbound on 30th Avenue at 45th Street, striking a 21-year-old male. You can see the hit and run unfold in the graphic video below.
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A police spokeswoman said the victim suffered a broken leg and a concussion. He is lucky to be alive.
Anyone with information in regards to this hit and run is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip to the Crime Stoppers website, or text their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.All calls are strictly confidential.
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Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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