QUEENS, NY, (March 31, 2026) – A 44-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon in Queens, authorities said.
According to the New York City Police Department, Edward Luyo was hit by a 2015 gray Nissan Versa just after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Whitney Avenue and Macnish Street.
The driver fled the scene. Luyo was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he later died from his injuries.
Police arrested the suspected driver approximately three hours later and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to exercise due care. A fundraiser has been established to assist Luyo’s family with funeral expenses.
