71-Year-Old Struck by Hit-and-Run SUV Driver in Brooklyn

Police searching for driver who fled scene after critically injuring pedestrian

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 71-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by the driver of a white SUV who fled the scene in Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Thursday as the man was crossing Ocean Avenue at the intersection of Avenue S.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are an ongoing public safety concern in New York City, with the Sheepshead Bay area seeing a higher rate of such incidents compared to the citywide average. This case highlights the need for improved driver accountability and pedestrian safety measures.

The details

Police said the 71-year-old man was crossing Ocean Avenue westbound on Avenue S when the northbound driver of a white SUV struck him and then fled the scene. First responders transported the victim to NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn in critical condition.

  • The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

NYPD

The New York City Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the driver of the white SUV.

NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn

The hospital where the 71-year-old victim was transported and is currently in critical condition.

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What’s next

Police are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the area for witnesses in an effort to identify and locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures, enhanced driver accountability, and better protection for vulnerable pedestrians in New York City neighborhoods.