68-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Tremont, Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY (September 22, 2026) – A 68-year-old man died early Monday, September 21, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Tremont Avenue near Park Avenue in the Tremont section of the Bronx. 

New York Police said the vehicle was traveling the wrong way on Park Avenue at a high speed when it hit him and did not stop.

The force of the collision sent him into the air before he landed on the windshield of a parked car. Investigators are searching for a white Lamborghini with a missing front bumper believed to be involved.

The search for the driver remains active, and authorities continue to investigate. 

Our condolences go out to the man's family and loved ones.

Can Hit-and-Run Victims Recover Compensation in Bronx, NY?

Yes, a person struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York can generally still pursue compensation, even before the driver is identified. 

New York's no-fault insurance system requires the injured person's own Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, coverage to pay initial medical costs. Pedestrians without their own auto policy may be covered under a household member's policy or the vehicle involved in the crash, if known.

When the at-fault driver cannot be identified, New York's Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, known as MVAIC, exists specifically to provide compensation in these situations. 

MVAIC can pay for medical expenses and, in some cases, additional damages when no insurance policy applies because the responsible driver fled the scene. Filing a claim with MVAIC involves strict notice requirements, typically within 30 days of the crash, which makes prompt action important.

Surveillance footage from nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and recovered vehicle parts can play a significant role in identifying a hit-and-run driver before that evidence becomes harder to obtain. A wrongful death lawyer can help a family navigate MVAIC's notice deadlines and pursue every available source of compensation while the search for a driver continues.

Losing a loved one to a hit-and-run can leave a family facing financial and emotional strain long before a driver is identified. At Metro Law, we are open to help families walk through this process. 

We can go over the details of your situation and explain how MVAIC coverage works and what deadlines apply. Contact Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to discuss the options available for you under New York law.