An elderly couple hit by a car while crossing a Boro Park street has R”L left the husband dead, and the wife with serious injuries.

The accident happened around 10:00PM on Monday night, at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 40th Street.

The couple, who are from Elizabeth NJ and were visiting the area for a Simcha, were transported to the hospital by Boro Park Hatzolah. The husband was taken to Kings County Trauma Center, and the wife was taken to Lutheran Trauma Center. Unfortunately, the husband was Niftar from his injuries around 4:30AM, Tuesday morning.

The 83-year old man has been identified by Police as Aszer Lejtman (Anshil Litman).

A spokesperson for Misaskim tells YWN that they are working with the NYPD as well as the NYC Medical Examiner to ensure proper Kavod Haniftar.

(Chaim Shapiro – YWN)