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Double Hit-and-Run Horror: Hempstead Man's Life Snuffed Out in Chilling Saturday Evening Mishap

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By Published: October 22 2023

LongIsland.com

A 38-year-old man was fatally struck by two vehicles while crossing a street in Hempstead on the evening of October 21, 2023, prompting a homicide investigation.

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The Homicide Squad is investigating a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8:08 p.m. in Hempstead.
 
According to Detectives, a male pedestrian was crossing on Clinton Street near the intersection of Dartmouth Street when he was struck by a 2012 Dodge Durango traveling southbound being operated by 46-year-old female.
 
The male pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a 2008 Acura MDX being operated
by a 19-year-old male.
 
Alejandro Chamale Top, 38, of Hempstead was pronounced on scene by an Northwell ambulance paramedic.
 
The investigation is ongoing.