Man intentionally struck by car in Manhattan hit-and-run: sources
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 29-year-old man was intentionally struck by a car in Manhattan late Monday night, sources told PIX11 News.
Police said it happened near East 4th Street and Avenue D around 11:30 p.m. The victim was found lying in the roadway and taken to a local hospital for his injuries, according to authorities.
Police said the car, a sedan, took off after hitting the victim.
It’s believed that the sedan crashed into the man on purpose, according to sources.
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