East Village & Lower East Side

Crime & Mayhem

Pedestrian Struck at Houston Street and Avenue C

April 17, 2013 4:17pm | Updated April 17, 2013 4:17pm
A 50-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a car near the corner of East Houston Street and Avenue C.
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DNAinfo/Paul Lomax

NEW YORK CITY — A 50-year-old man was struck and critically injured by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the East Village, authorities said.

The pedestrian was hit near the corner of East Houston Street and Avenue C at about 1:45 p.m., fire officials said.

The victim was rushed to Beth Isreal Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.

Police said no other details, including the victim's identity, were immediately available.

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