Man, 67, killed while attempting to cross LI street

Nassau County
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (WCBS 880) -- The Homicide Squad is investigating a fatal car accident early involving a pedestrian that occurred on Long Island early Monday.

According to detectives, at about 1:20 a.m., a 67-year-old man was attempting to cross in the vicinity of 1100 Marcus Avenue in Lake Success when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep traveling westbound on Marcus Avenue.

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The man suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, offcials said.

The 43-year-old driver of the car remained at the scene.

The vehicle was brake and safety checked prior to being impounded, authorities said.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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