A 66-year-old man crossing a Harlem street was fatally struck by an SUV driver who fled the scene, police said Monday.

The victim was walking downtown on Fifth Ave. when he struck by the driver of a Toyota RAV4 with TLC plates zipping west on E. 135th St. about 9:10 p.m. Sunday, cops said.

Police secure the scene on E. 135th St. and 5th Ave. in Harlem, where a person was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Sam Costanza for the New York Daily News)
Police secure the scene on E. 135th St. and Fifth Ave. in Harlem, where a person was fatally struck by a driver who fled the scene Sunday. (Sam Costanza for the New York Daily News)

The victim was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where he died about 20 minutes later. His name was not immediately released.

The driver sped off and has not been caught.

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