Nassau police at the scene of an accident that critically...

Nassau police at the scene of an accident that critically injured a pedestrian on Sunrise Highway in Baldwin Thursday. Credit: Jim Staubitser

A 70-year-old man was critically injured after he was struck by a car while crossing Sunrise Highway in Baldwin on Thursday, police said.

The man was crossing south near Harrison Avenue at 8:55 p.m. when he was struck by an eastbound 2013 Nissan.

He suffered trauma to his head and body and was taken to a hospital, where he is in critical condition, Nassau County police said.

The driver of the Nissan, a 33-year-old woman, was not injured and remained at the scene. 

The investigation is ongoing.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

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