Correction — September 18, 2026: The supporting sources for this archived report were reviewed. Unrelated or unconfirmed source attachments and claims not supported by the retained source record have been removed.
What Happened
A 76-year-old man was killed after being struck by an SUV at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street in Hempstead at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, according to Nassau County Police.
The man was hit by a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder operated by a 47-year-old woman. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver remained at the scene following the crash, authorities said.
Investigation
The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate the incident. Police announced the fatal crash on Saturday, May 16. No charges or contributing factors have been disclosed in the available sources.