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Bellmore Hit-and-Run: Seventh Squad Hunts for Elusive Pickup Truck Driver After Terrifying Sunrise Highway Crash

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By Published: June 12 2023

LongIsland.com

A 21-year-old male while attempting to cross southbound across Sunrise Highway near the intersection of Saint Marks Avenue was struck by a dark colored pickup truck

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The Seventh Squad reports on a Vehicular Accident that occurred on Sunday,June 11, 2023 at 1:39 AM in Bellmore.
 
According to Detectives, a 21-year-old male while attempting to cross southbound across Sunrise Highway near the intersection of Saint Marks Avenue was struck by a dark colored pickup truck traveling eastbound on Sunrise  Highway.
 
The vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling eastbound. The victim sustained injuries to his wrist, leg and head. He was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. He is currently in stable condition.
 
Investigation is ongoing.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.