Bicyclist fatally hit by vehicle in North New Hyde Park, cops say

A 74-year-old bicyclist was fatally injured when he was hit by a vehicle early Wednesday in North New Hyde Park, police said.

The accident victim was riding south in the right-hand lane of New Hyde Park Road near Marcus Avenue about 1:20 a.m. and was hit when he crossed in front of a southbound 2017 Subaru, Nassau County police said.

He was taken to a hospital with multiple injuries and was later pronounced dead, police said. His identity was not released pending notification of his family.

The Subaru was given a brake and safety test at the scene and returned to the driver, who was not charged, police said.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated the direction of the bicyclist and Subaru because of incorrect information from police.