Pedestrian killed crossing Nassau Expressway, police say
Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed as he crossed Nassau Expressway early Tuesday. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/kali9
An unidentified man was killed crossing Nassau Expressway early Tuesday, Nassau police said.
The man was crossing Nassau Expressway at the intersection of Bay Boulevard in Inwood at 5:09 a.m. when he was struck by a northbound white 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee being driven by a 34-year-old man, police said.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau police medic, police said.
The driver remained on scene; the investigation is ongoing, police said.
No further information was immediately available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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