Man fatally run over by truck and car in NYC: cops

A pedestrian died when he was run over by a tractor-trailer and then struck by a car in Brooklyn late Wednesday, cops said. 

The tractor-trailer was heading north on Coney Island Avenue in Windsor Terrace when the driver struck the unidentified man – who became trapped underneath the vehicle, police said.

The pedestrian became unlodged as the truck turned west on Caton Avenue – just outside Prospect Park, authorities said. 

The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad combs the scene where a man was struck by a tractor trailer, then a second vehicle in Brooklyn.
The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad combs the scene where a man was struck by a tractor trailer, then a second vehicle in Brooklyn.
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The red Kia Forte (pictured) was the second vehicle to strike the male pedestrian in Windsor Terrace Wednesday night, cops said.
The red Kia Forte (pictured) was the second vehicle to strike the male pedestrian in Windsor Terrace Wednesday night, cops said.
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Then he was struck by a Kia Forte driven by a 24-year-old man, cops said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

The tractor driver left the scene, police said. It’s unclear whether the driver was aware of hitting the pedestrian. 

First responders arrive at the scene with a stretcher, but police confirm the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The tractor-trailer driver fled the scene, but it’s unclear if the motorist was aware of striking the pedestrian, police said.
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Initial reports indicated the tractor-trailer was a FedEx truck, but authorities could not confirm that Thursday morning.

The Kia driver remained at the scene. 

No arrests have been made. 

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