Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Struck By BMW While Walking Across Merrick Road: Police

The 42-year-old victim died Thursday night in East Massapequa.

A male pedestrian was killed Thursday night in a collision with a BMW in East Massapequa, police say.
A male pedestrian was killed Thursday night in a collision with a BMW in East Massapequa, police say. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

EAST MASSAPEQUA, NY — A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking across Merrick Road Thursday night, police said.

The 42-year-old victim suffered head and trauma when he was hit by a 2015 BMW. He was pronounced dead at the scene just after 11 p.m. near Carman Mill Road in East Massapequa.

The 19-year-old of the BMW remained at the scene, authorities.

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Police are investigating.

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