On Saturday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police released details on the incident that happened last month.
According to detectives, the 19-year-old man was crossing Sunrise Highway at the intersection of Bayview Avenue at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, when he was struck by a dark colored SUV that was traveling northbound on Bayview Avenue.
The vehicle fled the scene westbound on Sunrise Highway.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detective’s request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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