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Horrific Hit-and-Run: Pedestrian Fatally Struck and Dragged in Chilling Hewlett Incident

Local News, Crime

By Published: December 19 2024

LongIsland.com

An elderly pedestrian was fatally struck and dragged in a hit-and-run on Broadway in Hewlett, prompting an ongoing investigation.

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The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM in Hewlett.
 
According to Detectives, a 74 year old male pedestrian was crossing Broadway in the vicinity of 1345 Broadway when he was struck by a dark colored SUV traveling northbound on Broadway.
 
According to witnesses, a male driver of the SUV exited his vehicle, dragged the victim to the side of the road, re-entered his vehicle and fled the scene.
 
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and was later pronounced by a hospital physician.
 
The investigation is ongoing.