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71-year-old mowed down in hit-and-run in Jackson Heights Wednesday

Sept. 14, 2017 By Tara Law

A 71-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck in a hit and run in Jackson Heights yesterday.

The victim was walking across Northern Boulevard near 85th Street at about 4:00 pm Wednesday when he was hit by a black sedan, police said. The driver then fled the scene.

The man was taken by EMS to Elmhurst Hospital.

The police are investigating the incident.

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Richard

Northern is a Speedway along with
34th Ave in Jackson Heights

Even 37th Ave is dangerous after
10pm on Weekends
… even Motorcycles blast down 37th

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