Pedestrian Killed by SUV at Hempstead Intersection in Nassau County

A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street in Hempstead at approximately 11 a.m. on May 15, 2026. The driver, a 47-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

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Updated Sep 18, 2026
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Town
Hempstead
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nassau County
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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.

A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street in Hempstead, Nassau County, at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, according to Daily Voice.

The vehicle was operated by a 47-year-old woman. The victim suffered severe trauma, was transported to a local hospital, and was pronounced dead there, Nassau County Police said.

The driver remained at the scene following the crash, authorities confirmed. No charges were reported in the available sources.

The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate the incident. The sources do not establish the direction of travel, traffic controls at the intersection, or the specific hospital involved.

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