Man hit crossing Hempstead Tpke. dies
Photo credit: Jim Staubitser | A pedestrian was struck on westbound Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, Nassau County police said. (Feb. 15, 2012)
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A man crossing the riskiest road on Long Island for pedestrians died Wednesday morning after being struck by a sport utility vehicle, Nassau police said.
The 72-year-old victim suffered serious head trauma and a fractured right leg when he was struck on westbound Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday, police said. Police said the victim, whose identity was not released, had been...
