Elderly Nassau Man Dies After Being Hit By Truck

FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY — An elderly man who was hit by a box truck last week has died from his injuries.

According to police, 86-year-old Alfred Piretto, of Franklin Square, was hit by a box truck at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square at 11:05 a.m. on Nov. 16. Piretto suffered severe trauma and was rushed to a nearby hospital.

The driver of the truck, a 34-year-old man, remained at the scene.

Police say Piretto died from his injuries at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 22.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.