Pedestrian killed in crash while crossing Melville road on Friday night
A man is dead after he was struck by the driver of a car while crossing a Melville road on Friday night, Suffolk County police sad.
Around 8:28 p.m., a northbound 2003 Toyota sedan was traveling in the left lane on Broadhollow Road between Spagnoli Road and Ruland Road when the male driver struck a pedestrian crossing eastbound.
The pedestrian, who has not been identified by police, was taken to Nassau University Medical Center of East Meadow where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Toyota was not injured, and the vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.
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