Nassau police identify motorcyclist killed in Hempstead crash
Nassau County police investigate a fatal crash in Hempstead Wednesday night. Credit: Jim Staubitser
The motorcyclist who Nassau County police say died after a 2020 Kia crashed into him on a residential street in Hempstead on Wednesday night was identified Thursday night by police.
Jose Diego-Gesteira, 57, of New Hyde Park, was on a 2004 Yamaha headed south on Baldwin Road, when he collided with the Kia, which was trying to turn left on Lawson Street just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
Diego-Gesteira, who suffered serious head and body trauma, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The Kia driver fled on foot, police said.
Anyone who can help detectives should call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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