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Man, 73, fatally run over by truck driver on Long Island

The man was crossing the Hempstead Turnpike, near W. Oak Street, in Farmingdale when he was struck around 8:15 p.m. Sunday
The victim was crossing the Hempstead Turnpike, near W. Oak Street, in Farmingdale when he was struck around 8:15 p.m. Sunday.
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (WCBS 880) -- A 73-year-old man was struck and killed by a pickup truck driver as he crossed the Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island on Sunday night, Suffolk County police said.

The man was crossing the turnpike just east of W. Oak Street in Farmingdale at 8:15 p.m. when he was hit by a 2014 Ford pickup driven by a 57-year-old man.


The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver remained at the scene, according to police, who said his pickup underwent a brake and safety check.

No arrests have been reported as the investigation continues.

Police said no criminality is suspected at this time.