Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed After Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Lynbrook

A Nassau County man has been arrested for allegedly running down an elderly man and then leaving the scene of the fatal accident, said the Nassau County Police.

Police arrested a man who allegedly hit and killed a man and then left the scene.
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Kathy Reakes

04/26/2019 9:24 a.m.

Harley Dix, 48, of Lynwood, was arrested by the Nassau County Police Homicide Squad following the death that took place around 7:57 p.m.Thursday, April 25, in Lynbrook, said the Nassau County Police.

According to detectives, the man was crossing Merrick Road near Blossom Heath Avenue, when he was struck by a gray Nissan. The vehicle left scene westbound on Merrick Road without stopping, police said.

A description was given to responding officers by witnesses. A short time later officer’s located the vehicle at the In N Out Convenience Store, at 300 Mill Road in Hewlett, police added.

After an investigation, Dix was placed under arrest.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.

Dix is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, April 26.

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