Woman killed in hit-and-run in Brooklyn: NYPD

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A woman was killed after being hit by a box truck in Brooklyn early Friday morning, according to the NYPD.

The 30-year-old was found in the crosswalk, unconscious and unresponsive, with body trauma at the intersection of St. Nicolas and Gates Avenues in Brooklyn around 8:30 a.m., police said.

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She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, authorities reported.

An early investigation revealed that a white box truck was turning onto Gates Avenue from St. Nicolas Avenue when the driver hit the woman in the crosswalk, according to police.

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The driver did not remain on scene and the investigation remains ongoing…

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