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Bicyclist, 77, Killed In Hit-And-Run Nassau Crash: Police

The driver of the light-colored SUV fled the scene, police said.

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A bicyclist was killed by an SUV, whose driver fled the scene Tuesday night in Elmont, police said.
A bicyclist was killed by an SUV, whose driver fled the scene Tuesday night in Elmont, police said. (Patch Graphics)

ELMONT, NY — A bicyclist was struck by a SUV and killed on Tuesday night in Elmont, police said.

The victim, a 77-year-old man, was riding his bicycle northbound on Meacham Avenue near Mcclure Avenue, police said.

Just before 9:30 p.m., he was hit by a light-colored SUV. The driver fled north on Meacham Avenue, police said.

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The victim died at an area hospital.

Police are investigating. The public is asked to contact Nassau County Police with any information about the crash at 516-573-7788.

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