U.S. Postal Service Vehicle Struck, Seriously Injured Man: Police

LEVITTOWN, NY — A U. S. Postal Service vehicle struck and seriously injured a man on Jerusalem Avenue in Levittown last night, Nassau County Police said.

Detectives have determined that the 46-year-old man was walking southbound on Jerusalem Avenue in the vicinity of Mallard Road at about 5 p.m. when he was struck by the postal vehicle which was also traveling southbound, police said. As a result of the collision, the man suffered multiple trauma injuries to his head and body and he was transported by an ambulance to an area hospital where he is listed in serious condition, police said. The man's name has not been released.

Police said the 62-year-old driver, who has also not been identified, remained at the scene and the vehicle he was driving went through a brake and safety check. The investigation is ongoing, police said.