Great Neck, NY - March 30, 2014 - The Homicide Squad is investigating a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9:35 am in Great Neck.
According to detectives, victim Adrian Vasquez, 54, of Great Neck was walking eastbound on Old Mill Road when he was struck by a 2010 Lexus auto traveling westbound. The 71 year old male driver lost control of the vehicle, drove onto a curb and sidewalk where he struck a street sign pole and the pedestrian. The victim was transported to North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset were he was pronounced deceased at 10:09 am by emergency room staff Dr. Wighton.
The vehicle was impounded for brake and safety inspection. The investigation is on going.