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48-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Days After Hit-Run Nassau County Crash

A man has died from injuries several days after a hit-and-run crash on Long Island.

The vehicle left the scene westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Police said.

The vehicle left the scene westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Police said.

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The victim was struck by a vehicle in Elmont at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 while crossing Hempstead Turnpike at Elmont Road. 

The vehicle left the scene westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Police said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Late Friday afternoon, Oct. 18, police announced the man, Queens resident Patricio Rodriguez–Hayes, age 48, of Queens Village, was pronounced dead by a hospital physician at 8 pm on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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