The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:25 pm in East Meadow.
According to detectives, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the roadway in front of 2520 Hempstead Turnpike, when he was struck by a 2017 Lincoln SUV being operated by a 78-year-old male.
As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a staff physician.
The driver remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.