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A man and his dog were both killed after being hit by a Jeep on a busy Long Island roadway, according to authorities.
It happened around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 in Massapequa.
While attempting to cross Merrick Road southbound, a 30-year-old man and his dog were struck by a 2003 Jeep that was traveling westbound on Merrick Road, Nassau County Police said.
The crash occurred just west of Forrest Avenue.
The operator of the Jeep, a 72-year-old man, remained at the scene, according to police.
As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Medic, said police.
The victim’s dog also died.
No other injuries were reported. There is no apparent criminality at this time.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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