A construction worker sustained serious injuries Monday after he was struck by a Bobcat excavator while working at a home in Malverne, Nassau County police said.

The 69-year-old victim was hit by the excavator as it was being operated by a 29-year-old man. The victim, who was not identified, was transported by a Nassau police helicopter to a hospital for treatment, according to police. He was in critical condition Monday night.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

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