Another #NYPD officer loses his life. So sad. Please pray for all our #LEOs and their families. https://t.co/OueZpjL8V6

— Nancy Reid (@eyewonit) April 27, 2021

An NYPD officer has died following a hit-and-run on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, authorities say.

Police say the highway officer was diverting traffic on the LIE near Exit 26 after a previous crash near Francis Lewis Boulevard. They say the officer was then hit by a car that took off just before 2 a.m. The officer was pronounced dead at the hospital.

So sad we lost one of our own, PO Tsakos @NYPDHighway3. You will be remembered for making our kids day at a Christmas party @NYPD104Pct . Please keep his family in your prayers🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/J7kxGVx1gX

— NYPD Bees (@NYPDBees) April 27, 2021

The NYPD officer who was killed was identified as Anastasios Tsakos, a 14-year veteran of the department and was described as a “highly regarded” member of the NYPD.They say he lived in Suffolk County and has a wife and two young kids.