Crime & Safety

Murray Hill Man Fatally Struck By SUV Driver: Police

Anthony Lardo, from Murray Hill, was fatally struck by a 68-year-old man driving a 2013 Toyota Highlander on Friday, police said.

A 66-year-old man died after an SUV driver struck him over the weekend in Murray Hill, police said.
A 66-year-old man died after an SUV driver struck him over the weekend in Murray Hill, police said. (Google Maps)

QUEENS — A 66-year-old man died after an SUV driver struck him on Friday in Murray Hill, police said.

Anthony Lardo, from Murray Hill, was fatally struck by a 68-year-old man driving a 2013 Toyota Highlander on April 28 around 8:50 p.m. at the intersection of 41 Avenue and 147 Street, the NYPD said.

Lardo was crossing 41st Avenue when the SUV struck him with the passenger side front corner, and then the driver stayed on the scene, authorities said.

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The 66-year-old was taken to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he died, cops said.

There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.

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