A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 186th Street in Jamaica, Queens, early Sunday morning and the driver fled the scene. The 37-year-old male victim was left in critical condition after the collision, according to the New York Police Department. Police responded to calls at approximately 3:11 a.m. on August 16, 2026, and found the injured man on the sidewalk awaiting emergency assistance.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he remains under intensive care. The driver of the vehicle has not been identified, and no description of the car or its license plate has been released. NYPD officers have opened a hit-and-run investigation and are canvassing the area for witnesses and any surveillance footage that might capture the incident.
The location of the crash, a busy intersection in Jamaica, typically sees considerable traffic throughout the day, though the early morning hour likely reduced the number of potential eyewitnesses. Investigators are reviewing nearby security cameras from businesses and residential buildings to locate visual evidence of the fleeing vehicle. They have also appealed to anyone in the vicinity at the time to come forward with information that could aid the search.
The victim’s condition was described as critical by hospital officials, indicating serious injuries that require immediate and ongoing medical attention. No further details about his identity or the nature of his injuries have been released pending family notification and privacy considerations.
Police continue to seek leads and have urged the public to report any relevant observations to the precinct handling the case. The investigation remains active as authorities work to locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.