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Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island

A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed after being struck by an SUV on Long Island.

Austin Boulevard and Emerson Place in Long Beach.

Austin Boulevard and Emerson Place in Long Beach.

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Monday, July 8 in Island Park, Nassau County Police said.

The man was riding his bicycle westbound on Emerson Place when he was struck by a 2015 Ford Explorer, which was traveling southbound on Austin Blvd, according to detectives. 

The man suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician, police said.

The driver of the vehicle, a 59-year-old man, remained at the scene and was not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.

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