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.
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10/18/2024 5:00 p.m.

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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