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The incident occurred at around 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, Nassau County Police said.
According to detectives, the boy, identified as Andrew Alati, was crossing in front of 2575 Hempstead Turnpike when he was struck by a 1998 Toyota Camry operated by a 19-year-old male traveling westbound.
The operator of the vehicle remained at the scene and called 911, police said.
As a result of the collision, the boy suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased, a short time later, by a hospital physician.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, police said.
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