A Hempstead man hit by a car on Peninsula Boulevard earlier this month has died from his injuries, Nassau police said Monday.

Rashad Pyfrom, 28, was pronounced dead Friday at a hospital, officials said.

Pyfrom was crossing Peninsula Boulevard west to east near West Marshall Street at 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 21 when he was struck by a 2008 Mercury driven by a 49-year-old man, police said. Pyfrom suffered severe head and body trauma and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Mercury waited for police at the scene. The investigation is continuing, according to police.

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse. 

Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

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