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Elderly Pedestrian Tragically Killed After Struck by Motorist in Hempstead

Written by Chris Boyle  |  21. January 2026

The Homicide Squad reports the details a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:02 am in Hempstead.
 
According to Detectives, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Peninsula Boulevard northbound when he was struck by a 2011 Toyota Tundra being operated by a 49-year-old male traveling southbound making a left onto South Franklin Street. The male victim was pronounced on scene. 
 
The driver remained on scene and there were no other injuries reported. 
 
The investigation is ongoing.
 

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