Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies After Nassau Hit-And-Run Early Saturday: Police
The driver fled the scene, police say.
NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY — A male pedestrian died after being struck in North Massapequa early Saturday, police said.
According to Nassau County police, the fatal crash took place at 2:59 a.m. According to detectives, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Hicksville Road in the vicinity of Boundary Avenue when he was struck by an unknown driver, who fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff; the investigation is ongoing, police said.
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Detectives request anyone with information to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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