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Police say this car drove away after hitting a man, officers need your help finding the driver

A day later, police released a photo of the car they say was used in the hit-and-run, captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public's help finding the driver they believe hit a man with a car before driving away Sunday evening. 

The collision was reported in the 1700 block of New York Avenue in Northeast D.C. just after 8 p.m.

When officers arrived, they learned a man had been hit by a car while trying to cross the street. The man was taken to an area hospital for help with life-threatening injuries. There is no word on the man's current condition.

The driver left after the man was hit, according to police.

A day later, police released a photo of the car they say was used in the hit-and-run, captured by a nearby surveillance camera. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text the tip line at 50411. 

Credit: MPD

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