Pedestrian Critically Injured in Freeport Hit-and-Run

A pedestrian is in critical condition after he was hit by a car that later drove off in Freeport.

On November 8 at 1:50 p.m., a 76-year-old male was crossing North Grove Street at the intersection of Brooklyn Avenue when he was struck by a light colored sedan being operated by an unknown person. The vehicle then fled from the scene southbound. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital by a Northwell Health ambulance, where he is currently listed in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.