The male suffered injuries to his head and chest. He was transported to an area hospital, succumbed to his injuries.
Homicide Squad Detectives are investigation a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:58 pm in New Cassel.
According to officers, a male pedestrian, was crossing Prospect Avenue in the vicinity of State Street and was struck by a 2015 BMW traveling westbound on Prospect Avenue.
The male operator, 27, remained at the scene.
After the first event, a second vehicle stuck the pedestrian. The unknown vehicle continued westbound on Prospect Avenue and fled the scene.
The male suffered injuries to his head and chest. He was transported to an area hospital, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at 10:34 pm by hospital staff.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident is to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
