Pedestrian struck, killed by truck in Woodhaven

A man was killed when a truck fatally hit him at a Woodhaven intersection Wednesday afternoon, cops said.

The victim, who has yet to be identified by police, was crossing Atlantic Avenue at 85th Street about 3:40 p.m. when he was struck, officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck driver, a 53-year-old man, remained at the scene and the NYPD is still investigating the accident, according to police.

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