Crime & Safety

Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Hit-and-Run Accident

The accident occurred in Uniondale on Sunday morning.

UNIONDALE, NY - A 61-year-old bicyclist is listed in critical but stable condition after being hit by a car in Uniondale early Sunday morning, according to Nassau Police.

The man was riding his bicycle eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue west of Union Drive at about 12:45 a.m. when he was hit by a large car driving eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue.

The car fled the scene, continuing eastbound.

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The man suffered serious injuries including multiple fractures, police said.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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