Bronx, New York, -- A pedestrian in the Bronx was hit by a vehicle and robbed by the suspects as the 39-year-old victim lay on the ground struggling to survive, according to a video released by New York Police Department on Sunday.

The terrifying video shows the unidentified victim getting struck by a four-door sedan while crossing a junction at 898 East 169th Street in the Bronx at around 6:40 a.m. Saturday. After the vehicle comes to a halt after throwing the victim into the air. Two suspects from the car are seen running to the victim lying on the ground, and robbing him of his belongings.

"The individuals returned back to the scene and check the victim’s pockets before fleeing to parts unknown," the NYPD reportedly said.

The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital by emergency workers, where his condition was reportedly listed as critical.

Meanwhile, the investigators are searching for the two suspects identified as males with "dark complexion, thin build, Afro hair."

The first suspect was last seen "wearing black pants, black sneakers and a hooded sweatshirt," while the second wore "light colored sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and sneakers," police said.

A third suspect who was sitting inside the car was described as a male with a "dark complexion, thin build, short hair," who was last seen wearing black pants, and a light-colored hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information in connection with the incident has been requested to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Any tips regarding the case can be submitted by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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A woman in Washington was arrested in May for allegedly robbing a man after asking him for help. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Siara Carrazco of Ferndale, met the victim at a gas station and asked him if he could pay for some items, which the latter agreed to. When the good Samaritan returned with the items she had asked for, Carrazco brandished a gun and ordered him to give his cellphone and money.