Pedestrian killed crossing Marcus Avenue in Lake Success, police say

A 67-year-old man was struck by an SUV and killed as he tried to cross Marcus Avenue early Monday morning in Lake Success, Nassau County police said.

Police have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin.

Police said the incident was reported in a 911 call at 1:17 a.m.

According to police, the victim was attempting to cross Marcus Avenue from south to north when he was struck by a westbound 2020 Jeep driven by a 43-year-old man. The driver remained at the scene.

Police said the victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced at 1:55 a.m.

No charges have been filed. The Jeep was impounded.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

By John Valenti

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John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”