Hit-and-Run Tragedy in South Farmingdale: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck, Police Seek Information
The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:40 am in South Farmingdale.
According to Detectives, Eighth Precinct officers responded to 116 Merrits Road for a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers observed a male, unknown race, lying in the roadway with severe head trauma. A short bed silver /grey pick-up truck struck the victim and left the scene prior to police arrival.
A Nassau County Police Department Ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician shortly after arrival. The investigation is ongoing.
Detective’s request anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.
All callers will remain anonymous.