A 62-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured after he was struck by a white Toyota Camry Monday night in a hit-and-run accident in New Hyde Park, authorities said.
Nassau detectives say they are investigating the accident, which occurred at 9:54 p.m. They say the after the man exited a bus on Hillside Avenue east of Lakeville Road, he tried to cross Hillside Avenue. He was struck by a vehicle that was traveling east on Hillside Avenue. The unknown driver of that vehicle then fled the scene.
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The victim, who suffered multiple trauma injuries, was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
A subsequent investigation by detectives disclosed that the vehicle that fled the scene is a 1997-1999 white Toyota Camry.
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Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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