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Police: Man struck by SUV near Times Square, driver takes off

Search for hit-and-run driver in Times Square
Search for hit-and-run driver in Times Square 00:11

NEW YORK - Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck a man crossing the street near Times Square. 

It happened shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday at West 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.

Police said the man was trying to cross the street when he was hit by a white SUV. 

The vehicle kept driving, and the man was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in critical condition. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.  

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