Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck By Vehicle In Wantagh: Police

The driver remained at the scene.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and critically hurt in Wantagh, police say.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and critically hurt in Wantagh, police say. (John Scalesi )

WANTAGH, NY — A man was seriously hurt walking across a Wantagh street on Tuesday evening.

The 51-year-old victim was crossing Jerusalem Avenue when he was struck by a Mercedes Benz SUV, authorities said.

The victim was rushed to a hospital with head trauma and is listed in critical condition, police said.

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The 62-year-old driver remained at the scene and the vehicle was impounded for safety checks.

Police are investigating.

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