Hit and run critically injures man leaving work in East Village

EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A hit and run in the East Village has left a man critically injured.

A passerby spotted the victim unconscious and unresponsive on the street near St. Mark's Place and Third Avenue.

Police say the 53-year-old was leaving his job at Ray's Pizza and Bagels when he was struck.

Police do not yet have a description of the vehicle involved.

An investigation is ongoing.

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