Bicyclist killed in Wantagh crash, police say

A Bellmore man riding his bicycle across Sunrise Highway in Wantagh was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday, police said Sunday.

According to Nassau Homicide Squad detectives, the victim, 51, was riding his bicycle at 8:50 p.m. and was trying to cross Sunrise Highway from south to north just west of Old Mill Road. After crossing the median, the man -- who has not been identified by police -- entered the westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway and was struck by a 2000 Dodge Caravan being driven by a man, 50.

Police said the bicyclist suffered multiple injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Also injured was the 56-year-old wife of the driver, who suffered minor glass-related injuries and traumatic stress, police said. She was taken to a hospital to be treated and evaluated.

The driver and his wife were not identified by police. The accident is considered noncriminal, police said.

Correction

The time of the accident was about 8:50 p.m. Saturday night. Previous versions of the story gave an incorrect time.