A 61-year-old woman crossing a Midtown Manhattan street Monday was run over by a black SUV that sped away, cops said.
According to police, around 2:30 p.m., the woman was in the crosswalk at W. 36th St. and 9th Ave. when the SUV, traveling southbound on 9th Ave., barreled into her and drove off.
“She was crossing the street and the car came up and made a left turn and hit her,” said Tahani Awad, who works at 9th Ave. Deli and witnessed the incident. “I hope that lady is okay because she looked to be in bad condition.”
“The guy just took off, he didn’t even stop to check if she was fine or nothing,” Awad added. “That’s heartbreaking. It’s sad that you just left the lady on the street,.”
EMS transported the injured woman to Bellevue Hospital in serious but stable condition, according to police. The SUV fled the location and did not remain on scene.
An investigation is underway.
