Crime & Safety
Nassau Pedestrian Hit By Van, Seriously Hurt
A pedestrian was hit by a van and taken to a hospital with serious injuries, officials say.
HICKSVILLE, NY — A pedestrian was hit by a van and seriously hurt Monday night in Hicksville.
Around 9 p.m. Monday, the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department and Nassau County were called to West Old Country Road, near Newbridge Road, for a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a van.
Police investigators determined a 51-year-old man was driving a 2016 Ford van that hit a 62-year-old man who was crossing Newbridge Road. Police helped treat the pedestrian for head injuries with members of the Hicksville Fire Department.
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The pedestrian was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in serious condition, officials said. Police closed Old Country Road in both directions while authorities investigated.
The vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said.
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Below are photos taken at the scene.
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