West Hempstead hit-run: Local man killed in early-morning crash
Nassau County police on the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in West Hempstead on Friday. Credit: Lou Minutoli
A man who died after a hit-and-run Friday was identified by Nassau County police on Sunday evening as Michael Tompos, 52, of West Hempstead.
Police had said in an earlier statement that a witness was trying to aid a man found lying on a West Hempstead road early Friday morning when a hit-and-run driver crashed into the victim and kept driving,
The crash occurred on Woodfield Road at approximately 3:40 a.m. Friday. The victim was pronounced dead where he was found in the westbound lane of the road, police said.
The identity of the witness was not released.
The suspect drove a four-door sedan, the police said. Anyone who can help detectives is asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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