In a tragic incident in Queens, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene on foot. The incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Astoria Boulevard and Steinway Street in the Astoria section of Queens.

According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the victim was struck by a BMW that was traveling east on Astoria Boulevard. After the collision, the driver of the vehicle abandoned the scene and fled on foot.

Emergency services arrived at the scene and promptly transported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital. Tragically, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Law enforcement authorities have since launched a search for the driver of the BMW, who is currently at large. The abandoned vehicle was later towed away from the scene at approximately 8:30 a.m.

The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning. Residents are urged to come forward with any information or potential leads that could assist in the ongoing investigation. The NYPD is actively seeking witnesses or anyone who may have seen the driver fleeing the scene.

Authorities have not provided any additional details or descriptions of the suspect or the vehicle involved at this time.

This tragic hit-and-run incident underscores the importance of responsible driving and the potentially devastating consequences of fleeing the scene of an accident. The NYPD and local authorities are committed to finding the driver responsible and holding them accountable for their actions.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.