{"id":311608,"date":"2026-08-01T18:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T18:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/311608\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T18:38:08","slug":"nypd-investigates-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-woman-in-corona-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/311608\/","title":{"rendered":"NYPD investigates fatal hit-and-run that killed woman in Corona, Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"

CORONA, Queens (WABC) — A woman was killed in an apparent hit-and-run crash in Corona early Saturday, and the driver fled the scene, according to police.<\/p>\n

The collision happened around 1:33 a.m. near 57th Avenue and 99th Street. Police said the victim, an unidentified woman, was found in the roadway with severe trauma to her head and body.<\/p>\n

Investigators said a gray Ford was traveling northbound on 99th Street when it struck the pedestrian. The driver did not remain at the scene.<\/p>\n

The woman was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

No arrests have been announced. The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

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