Crime & Safety

Man Struck By Car While Walking On Sidewalk In Massapequa

Police have released details on Wednesday afternoon's crash.

(John F. Scalesi Jr. )

MASSAPEQUA, NY – A 47-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Massapequa Wednesday afternoon.

According to Nassau Police, the man was walking on the sidewalk on Ontario Avenue at Broadway when he was struck by a Volkswagen sedan that was traveling south on Broadway at 1:40 p.m.

Before striking the man, the Volkswagen collided with a Mercedes-Benz SUV traveling east on Ontario Avenue. The Volkswagen was redirected onto the sidewalk.

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The pedestrian, who police did not identify, sustained serious head injuries and was transported to an area hospital. No other injuries were reported.

No criminal charges have been filed.

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