The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:39 am in Hempstead.
According to detectives, a male pedestrian, 42, while attempting to cross the street in front of 545 Fulton Avenue, was struck by a red 2009 Nissan Rogue traveling southbound in the right lane. The male pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced by a physician.
The male operator of the vehicle, 53, remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
***UPDATE***
The male pedestrian has been identified as Jose Vasquez Ruiz, 42 of Hempstead.