New York, N.Y : 85-year-old Rafael Nieves killed in hit-and-run in Brooklyn early Monday, January 9, 2017

Police have identified an elderly man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.

Police say 85-year-old Rafael Nieves was crossing Grand Street at about 1 p.m. Monday when he was struck by a box truck, which then fled the scene.

Nieves was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

No arrests have been made.

The box truck is described as white or brown in color. No other information was immediately available.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Police identify man killed in hit-and-run in Brooklyn