By Christina Santucci
A 25-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Jackson Heights early Monday, police said.
Manuel Campoverde was found lying in the street at 34th Avenue and Junction Boulevard at about 2 a.m., and after emergency responders brought him to Elmhurst Hospital, Campoverde was pronounced dead, the NYPD said.
Police believe Campoverde was in the eastbound lane of 34th Avenue when he was struck by a small, black four-door sedan driven by a man with a light complexion. The driver of the vehicle then allegedly fled, they said.
The investigation into the crash was ongoing, authorities said.
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst) sent out a statement about the accident, “Not only is it against the law to flee the scene of an accident, but it is unconscionable to think that the driver left the victim in a fatal state. My heart goes out to the family of Manuel Campoverde during their time of loss.”
Anyone with information should contact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting its website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting 274637.
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