Woman dies in hit-and-run involving sedan and MTA bus in Middle Village

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By Anthony Payero

(QUEENS, N.Y.) The New York City Police Department launched an investigation after a hit-and-run resulted in a woman's death in Queens on Friday, according to ABC 7 NY.

The incident took place around 12:45 a.m. near the corner of Eliot Avenue and 70th Street in the Middle Village section of the borough.

Police located 67-year-old Caroline Connors in the middle of the road, where she was pronounced dead.

The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad concluded that she was walking on the street when a sedan heading eastbound on Eliot Avenue struck her.

Afterward, she was then hit by a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus which was also heading eastbound on Eliot Avenue.

The two drivers fled from the scene without stopping, per ABC 7.

According to NYPD officials, it is not known if either driver noticed someone had been hit.

MTA spokesperson Tim Minton released a statement on the incident:

"This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this terrible time. We are conducting an internal review to determine the facts and fully cooperating with an investigation being conducted by the NYPD."

Police have made no arrests and are still investigating the incident.

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