Man critically hurt after he’s struck by car in Freeport
A man was critically injured after he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Freeport Monday night, Nassau police said.
The 40-year-old man was crossing West Merrick Road near Guy Lombardo Avenue about 7:09 p.m. when he was struck by an eastbound 2006 Toyota Scion, police said.
The pedestrian, who was not identified, suffered trauma to his head and body and was taken to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police said.
The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene; the investigation is ongoing, police said.
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