Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Hit By Car on 303 In West Nyack

The victim was severely injured, Clarkstown police said.

WEST NYACK, NY — A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday night when he was hit by a car on Route 303 in West Nyack. Clarkstown police said they were called to the scene near the Nyack Motor Lodge at 7:12 p.m.

Officers found a man lying in the roadway needing medical attention. Nyack Volunteer Ambulance and RPS Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the 28-year-old Spring Valley resident to Nyack Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The victim was crossing Route 303 when he was struck by a 1999 Mazda sedan travelling northbound, police said.

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The driver of the vehicle, a 34-year-old man from Garnerville, remained at the scene.

Due to the nature of the injuries the Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation into the cause of the accident. There has been no arrest made or summons issued but the investigation continues.

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The victim remains in serious condition at Westchester Medical Center, where he was transported from Nyack Hospital due to the extent of his injuries, police said.

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