Hit-and-run in North Lawrence kills pedestrian, police say
Police are searching for a driver in a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian dead late Wednesday night in North Lawrence.
Nassau County police said the victim, identified only as a male, was struck by a vehicle on Rockaway Turnpike near East Avenue just before 11:20 p.m.
The victim suffered what police described as severe trauma and died at the scene.
Rockaway Turnpike was closed for hours for investigation between Nassau Expressway and Brookville Boulevard as a result of the incident. It was reopened at about 4 a.m.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the fatal accident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

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