NEW CASSEL, (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Detectives are investigating after a man was fatally struck by two vehicles in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island Sunday night.
According to officers, just before 10 p.m., a male pedestrian was crossing Prospect Avenue in the vicinity of State Street and was struck by a 2015 BMW traveling westbound on Prospect Avenue in New Cassel.
The 27-year-old driver remained at the scene.
A second vehicle also stuck the pedestrian.
The unknown vehicle continued traveling westbound on Prospect Avenue and fled the scene, officials said.
The man suffered injuries to his head and chest. He was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
An investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident is to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.
