Pedestrian stable after hit by pickup in North Long Beach

A pedestrian was in stable condition after a Ford pickup traveling south on Austin Boulevard in North Long Beach hit him as he crossed the street Wednesday afternoon, Fourth Squad detectives said.

The driver, a 41-year-old man, was in the center turn lane when a pedestrian crossed "from east to west" in front of the vehicle, Nassau County police said.

The Island Park Fire Department transported the victim to a local hospital. The male victim is listed in stable condition.

Police said the driver did not act in a criminal nature, and the vehicle passed all safety inspections at the scene.