Van hits two pedestrians in crosswalk; police search for driver

Two pedestrians were in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a van that fled the scene Wednesday evening.
A southbound van hit the pedestrians, who were crossing from east to west in a marked crosswalk at 71 Avenue and 96 Street, around 5:15 p.m., said acting Sgt. Rick Evans of the major collision unit.
“Witnesses describe the van as a white, 12- to 15-passenger van with a black roof rack,” Evans said. 
The pedestrians – a 49-year-ol