Traffic & Transit

Elderly LI Man Killed After Being Hit By Car

Police say the man was crossing the street when he was hit.

UPDATE, 1 P.M.: Nassau County police say the 86-year-old man died of his injuries. He has still not been publicly identified.

MINEOLA, NY — An elderly man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Mineola.

According to police, the 86-year-old man was crossing 2nd Street at Roosevelt Place around 10:30 p.m. when he was hit by a Toyota sedan being driven by a 60-year-old man.

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The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and is listed in critical condition.

The driver remained at the scene. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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