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It happened just before 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5 in New Cassel.
The man was crossing Prospect Avenue near State Street when he was hit by a 2015 BMW traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said.
The driver of the BMW, a 27-year-old man, remained at the scene.
After the first collision, a second vehicle hit the pedestrian. The unknown vehicle continued to travel westbound on Prospect Avenue and fled the scene.
The pedestrian, who has now been identified as Oscar Lopez-Melgar, age 36, of Westbury, suffered injuries to his head and chest.
Lopez-Melgar was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 10:34 p.m. by hospital staff.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are requesting that anyone with information contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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