Andrew Quinn, Ivy League grad, is left for dead in Manhattan hit-and-run
Ivy League grad is killed during hit-and-run accident after night out with friends in Manhattan
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22-year-old Ivy League grad Andrew Quinn's promising young life was cut short early Saturday when he was cruelly struck down by a hit-and-run driver in Manhattan.
Quinn, a real estate analyst and Cornell University alum, was coming home after a night out with friends when he was struck by an unidentified vehicle at W. 23rd St.
By the time police arrived at the scene the driver had vanished.
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Bright future: Pictured with his parents, Cornell alum Andrew Quinn had a promising career in real estate ahead of him
Scene of the crime: Quinn was killed at 3 a.m. Saturday by a hit-and-run driver at this W. 23rd St. intersection
Quinn was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
'It's horrendous,' his mother, Linda Quinn, said through tears as she spoke to the Daily News. 'It's the worst nightmare that could ever happen.'
Originally from Morris Plains, N.J., Quinn moved to the city in the fall after being hired at Tishman Hotel & Realty.
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Share'He was happy there,' Linda said. 'He loved his job.
Mystery: Police have still not been able to identify the driver who hit Quinn and are reaching out to the public for tips
Quinn had been preparing for a real estate career for years.
During his senior year he and five other students beat out teams from 11 other schools to earn the top prize at the Cornell International Real Estate Competition.
He was also a talented saxophone player and an avid skier.
Heartbroken: Mother Linda Quinn wants her son's killer brought to justice
'Andrew was a smart and engaging member of our team,' said spokesman John Gallagher. 'He had a bright future ahead of him. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends, and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.'
Anyone with information can reach the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-TIPS.
'It doesn't change anything, because (Andrew) is not here - but somebody ought to be brought to justice,' Linda said.
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